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The Royal Household: Master of the Household's Department

Originally there were four Masters of the Household, but in the 17th Century it was reduced to one. The position was also one that required little to no effort, which was until Prince Albert reorganized the structure in the 1840s. The current Master of the Household Department comprises over 250 employees and is the largest department of the Royal Household. Since 2013, Vice-Admiral Anthony…
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State & Ceremonial

Royal Remembrance Events in Pictures

The Queen and the King of the Belgians open the new Flanders memorial at Wellington Barracks on Thursday. The Duke of Edinburgh, The Queen, King of the Belgians and Duke of Cambridge on the dais.© Crown Copyright 2014, Sergeant Rupert Frere The Queen lays a wreath at the…
The Sussexes

Prince Harry visits Afghanistan for Remembrance Sunday

Returning to the country where he served in 2007-2008 and again during 2012-2013, the Prince paid tribute by laying a personal wreath and speaking to those gathered today. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. They will never be forgotten. Harry,” was written on a card by the Prince and placed on Sunday at Kandahar Airfield. The visit had Harry reunited…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles jokes about host's disastrous interview for Countdown's 40th birthday

During an interview with Molly Meldrum in 1977 on ABC's music show Countdown, the Prince witnessed Meldrum stumble and swear his way through multiple takes of what was supposed to be a quick introduction recording about The Prince of Wales. In celebration of the 40th birthday of Countdown, Prince Charles filmed a sketch, recounting and joking about the disastrous interview. Charles begins…
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FeaturesHistory

History Rewind: Marriage of William of Orange and Mary

Although their marriage was, in broad terms, quite a happy one, their wedding day was far from a joyous occasion. Mary, a mere 15 year old girl, is said to have wept continuously throughout the ceremony, and the arranger of the marriage, King Charles II, is reported to have behaved like a joker at the event, making silly jests and seeking attention. The Bishop of London, Compton, performed the…
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