The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Channel Islands

The war ended for them twenty-four hours later than it did in London and ever since have kept May 9th as a very special day. As the people of the Channel Islands marked seventy years since they were freed from Nazi occupation, The Countess of Wessex visited the two largest Channel Islands to represent The Queen at events marking the 70th anniversary. The Countess of Wessex during her visit to…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry shows support for veterans in VE Day letter

Prince Harry has shown his support for veterans on VE Day by penning a letter to a website dedicated to helping former service men and women. In an open missive to the Veterans page on myhealthLondon, the prince speaks of the ‘extraordinary commitment’ shown by those who fought in World War Two. He asks everyone to help former service personnel as they make their way in civilian life. Prince…
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Prince Philip

Prince Philip opens care facility in Wiltshire-talks about Princess Charlotte and gets back in time to lunch with The Queen

The Duke of Edinburgh was in Wiltshire on Thursday to open a new care home in Devizes but there was only one thing everyone wanted to talk to their royal visitor about. The Duke was asked several times how his new great grandchild, Princess Charlotte, is getting on. The Duke of Edinburgh has visited Devizes in Wiltshire today Prince Philip shared plenty of information about his fourth…
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History

The King that stormed the Commons

Charles I was never popular with his Parliament. Upon his accession to the throne in 1625, members made clear that they would not be bullied. In an unprecedented break with tradition, England’s law-making body decided to allow the king to collect customs duties for only…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Traditional gifts for Princess Charlotte pour in from around the world

What do you get for the baby that has (just about ) everything? How about a woolly toy, a brand new dress and a little blanket? When it comes to official presents for the new princess, countries around the world are sticking to the tried and tested. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have already received gifts from governments around the world following the birth of their daughter, Charlotte, at…
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