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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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Palaces & Buildings

Hampton Court Palace opens new gallery

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18th November 2014
<![CDATA[Hampton Court Palace unveiled its new gallery this week. The ‘Cumberland Art Gallery’ will now occupy the Georgian suite of rooms William Kent designed for King George II and Queen Caroline’s youngest son, William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland. The…
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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FeaturesHistory

History Rewind: Death of Queen Mary I

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17th November 2014
<![CDATA[ On the 17th November 1558 the first English Queen Regnant, Queen Mary I, died at St James’ Palace. At her funeral service, the Bishop of Winchester summed up her life quite aptly: “She was a King’s daughter, she was a King’s sister…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke of Cambridge teams up with Angry Birds to raise wildlife crime awareness

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17th November 2014
<![CDATA[United for Wildlife, a collaboration headed by the Duke of Cambridge of seven of the world’s most influential conservation organisations, has teamed up with the world-famous online game Angry Birds in order to raise awareness of the crimes against wildlife and conservation. To raise understanding of the threats a number of animal species across the world face, United for Wildlife…
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FeaturesHistoryInsight

The Royal W: Scarlet Rod

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16th November 2014
<![CDATA[The Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod is one of six administrative and ceremonial officers of the Order of the Bath and established in 1725. The Title ‘Scarlet Rod’ is from the characteristic insignia of the office which is a long silver gilt rod. The shaft…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Royal Central Conversations: 'A Day with The Duchess' author - plus giveaway!

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15th November 2014
<![CDATA[I stumbled across 'A Day with The Duchess' book cover on twitter, and instantly wanted to find out more. I contacted the author, David Seow, to chat with him about his children's book… The Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di series follows the adventures of three siblings who are from Singapore; this ranges from their furry friends to an encounter with Royalty! On their…
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