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Easter 1916 Rising ceremonies unlikely to be attended by Royal Family

The Irish Government have expressed that it is “extremely unlikely” that a member of The Royal Family will attend the 100th anniversary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising next year. Given the nature of the events, it was agreed it would be best not to invite The Royal Family to the events during Easter week 2016. Minister of State, Aodhan Riordain, is responsible for…
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History

Winchester Cathedral announce plans to lift the lids of historic mortuary chests

Plans have been announced by Winchester Cathedral to lift the lids of their historic mortuary chests. It is believed that the historic tombs contain the mortal remains of some of the early Royals of Wessex. The chests, which have been assessed as part of the Cathedral’s conservation work, rest in the Lady Chapel and are thought to also contain the remains of three bishops as well as a host…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles and David Cameron thank school pupils for their fight for red squirrels

Pupils at a Northumberland primary school have received recognition from The Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister after they began a campaign calling for action to protect the shrinking population of red squirrels from deadly disease carrying grey squirrels. The children are pupils at The Duke’s Middle School in Alnwick. The pupil’s letters to Prince Charles and Mr Cameron were…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Benedict Cumberbatch urges William and Kate to help pardon historic 'indecency' convictions

In an open letter to Her Majesty’s government, actor Benedict Cumberbatch has urged The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to help influence the government in pardoning around 49, 000 men who have been convicted in the past for indecency laws regarding homosexuality. Cumberbatch recently starred in The Imitation Game – the film based upon the life of Alan Turing, who, in 1952, was prosecuted…
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