International royals

The Duchess of Alba dies at age 88

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21st November 2014
<![CDATA[It has been reported that the Spanish aristocrat, The Duchess of Alba, died yesterday morning at Duenas Palace in Seville. The Duchess passed away at the age of 88 after contracting pneumonia. It is said that The Duchess' husband, Alfonso Diez Carabantes, was at her bedside when she passed away. The Duchess is renowned for her eccentric lifestyle, having possessed a fortune of…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry challenged to a duel in Oman

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19th November 2014
<![CDATA[“This is mad!” Prince Harry exclaimed as he attempted to rise to the challenge of a duel. The Prince was no match for the 60-year-old Folk Dancer, yet they both laughed as the Prince attempted to fence with him, holding a 3 foot blade and a tiny wooden…
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The Royal Household: Pages of the Backstairs

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19th November 2014
<![CDATA[First appointed by Queen Anne in the 1700s, The Pages of the Backstairs were created as she wanted to distinguish between the Ladies of the Bedchamber and her closest male servant. The Pages were thought highly of and were not considered in the same category of the other domestic staff. In fact they were paid what was a a hefty amount back then, an estimated £100. The Queen employs…
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The Royal Household: Page of the Chambers

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18th November 2014
<![CDATA[The Page of the Chambers is accountable for the arrangement of the State rooms as well as staging the ceremonial aspects of functions such as the Queen’s daily receptions, audiences, appointments and investitures. The Page is also responsible for serving arrangements at cocktail parties and other events. He supports the Palace Steward in the Master of the Household Department. The…
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The Sussexes

Invictus 2016: games looking for its next host

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17th November 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Harry's Invictus Games was so successful this September, it is confirmed a host is sought for the next games. The Invictus Games are looking for a host for the Spring of 2016, with the whole of 2015 being dedicated to finding the funds for another large scale event, as well as fine-tuning plans. 2017 will see another games in the summer. The 13 nations that participated…
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