Prince Philip

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

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7th May 2015
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

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7th May 2015
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

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6th May 2015
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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King Charles IIIPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince Charles's namesake & the granddaughter he wished for: Princess Charlotte

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5th May 2015
Choosing to name the royal baby Charlotte Elizabeth Diana is quite a tribute to the Duke of Cambridge’s father, mother and grandmother. Last week during the poresentation of New Colours to the Welsh Guards at Windsor, Prince Charles stated he wished for a granddaughter. His wish came true on Saturday. Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles and William, and Catherine are likely to have had…
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History

Charlotte, a name with royal pedigree

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4th May 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named their daughter Charlotte. It’s not a big shock – the name has been one of the favourites with the bookmakers almost since Kate announced she was expecting back in September. And one of the reasons it’s always been such a popular…
State & Ceremonial

How does the line of succession look now?

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4th May 2015
On Saturday 2nd May, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her and Prince William’s second child – Princess Charlotte. The new baby Princess already ranks at 4th-in-line to the throne, and because of royal succession changes only recently implemented, she cannot be ‘overtaken’ by a younger brother, should one be born, in the future. These royal succession changes also have…
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