History

The Australia Magna Carta Embroidery - commemorating the spread of law and order throughout the world

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30th March 2015
The Australia panel of the twelve panel Magna Carta embroidery is now completed. The latest delicately embroidered, highly detailed piece, tells the story of how the abiding principles of the Magna Carta influenced and remained the basis of common law in many countries, including Australia. Australia is one of only two countries outside of the UK to own a copy of Magna Carta. Bought by the…
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FeaturesHistory

Stories of the Stuarts: Lucy Walter, mistress of King Charles II

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29th March 2015
In this new ongoing series of articles, we will be delving in to the world of the House of Stuart, a royal dynasty who first became monarchs of the Kingdom of Scotland in the late 14th century before eventually inheriting the Kingdoms of England and Ireland in the early 17th century. The House of Stuart reigned until 1714 when they were succeeded by the House of Hanover. As we delve further in to…
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State & Ceremonial

Royal succession changes now in force

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26th March 2015
Under the former law, dating back to 1701, women were succeeded by their brothers in succession even if they were the first born. The act also allows the future monarch to marry a Roman Catholic. The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 came into force after being approved by all 16 Commonwealth countries where Her Majesty is head of state. In October 2011, the legislation was decided in principle at…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Secret agent? Prince William visits GCHQ headquarters in Gloucestershire

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23rd March 2015
Last Thursday The Duke of Cambridge made a secret visit to the country’s most secretive building to witness how the communications of alleged terrorists and foreign spy organisations are being monitored. The visit to Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire was a first for Prince William. William spent approximately four hours learning about the maximum…
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