Palaces & Buildings

500 Years of History: 2015 at Hampton Court Palace

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17th January 2015
Historic Royal Palaces has announced an exciting year of exclusive events to celebrate 500 years of Royal history. This year will mark 500 years since Cardinal Wolsey leased Hampton Court and began a massive refurbishment transforming Hampton Court into an extravagant palace. A palace that would eventually be relinquished to his one-time supporter and friend, King Henry VIII as part of his…
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King Charles III

Healing thoughts from The Duchess of Cornwall

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15th January 2015
The Christmas Day service at Sandringham attracts thousands of people hoping to catch a glimpse of The Royal Family. One ardent Royal watcher who has been in attendance at nearly every Christmas Day gathering since 1988 is Mary Relph. Unfortunately for Mary, Christmas 2014 saw her recovering from a major operation and consequently couldn’t make the annual Norfolk event, an absence that…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince George's presents - what the Prince received in 2014

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14th January 2015
Following the announcement of his impending arrive in December 2012, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received hundreds of gifts for their son, Prince George, as they carried out engagements across the country. In total George has received almost 1300 gifts and presents from members of the public, officials, organisations and charities.Take a look at some of the unusual things he…
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History

Prince Charles: Waiting... the long and the short

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14th January 2015
Prince Charles was born to fulfill a specific purpose – to one day be King. 66 years later, he is still waiting. Some princes wait longer than others to fulfill their destiny. Henry VI became King of England in 1422 at the age of only nine months, following his father…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Eddie Redmayne 'felt sorry' for William playing rugby at school

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11th January 2015
Eddie Redmayne has revealed he felt sorry for The Duke of Cambridge when he played rugby at school. The pair both attended Eton College, with famous alumni including Prime Ministers David Cameron and William Gladstone, actor Hugh Laurie, author and intelligence officer Ian Fleming and tv personality Bear Grylls. Speaking to Glamour Magazine, the newly married A-Lister said that everyone wanted…
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