History

Notable Names: Thomas Becket

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24th November 2014
<![CDATA[Thomas Becket is famously remembered as the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered upon the supposed orders of King Henry II. Becket’s legacy has continued into the modern day, with many authors, poets, and films being centred on his struggles with Henry II and his infamous and untimely death. Both the Catholic Church and Anglican Communion have recognised Becket as a martyr…
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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…
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 shield. [getty src=”459228990″ width=”441″ height=”594″] Earlier, the Folk Dancer, Mohammed…
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Features

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…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge and her 'date'

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18th November 2014
<![CDATA[It's not that sort of date, but a pupil from Highfield Community Primary School in Sunderland will be travelling to London to meet with The Duchess of Cambridge. Bailey Dunn is a finalist in the Child Champion Award category in the national Place2Be 'Wellbeing in Schools' Awards. Bailey Dunn won't be alone in his trip to London as his Headteacher, Mr Simon…
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Insight

Think a republic would be cheaper than Monarchy? Think again!

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18th November 2014
<![CDATA[It has long been the contention of those who would abolish the Monarchy that one of the virtues of a republican system is that it is, in some way, axiomatically cheaper than a Monarchy. On the face of it, it's understandable to see why some may buy into this claim. After all, you don't see presidents processing in state carriages or attending many great parades in their…
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