History

Richard III's reinterment route is announced

The route which Richard III’s remains will follow before being reinterred in Leicester Cathedral has now been revealed to the public. On Sunday 22nd March 2015, the last Plantagenet King will make his final journey before being laid to rest in the cathedral on Thursday 26th March. During the late morning on 22nd March, the hearse of the King will leave the University of Leicester, which is where…
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Official Royal Posts: Lord Lieutenants

They are chosen by The Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and may be peers or commoners. Lord Lieutenants were at first selected as part of the restructuring of local Government during King Henry VIII’s reign. The plan was for those chosen to take over the…
The Kents

Double duties for The Duke of Kent

The first of these duties was one that had the Duke clearly in his element as he officially named one of the two rowing boats recently bought by Tees Rowing Club. In his youth, The Duke of Kent was an Eton rower and was more than comfortable in pouring champagne over the…
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Official Royal Posts: Master of the Horse

Today the Master of the Horse is mainly a ceremonial office and seldom is seen apart from on state occasions, and particularly when the Sovereign is mounted. Such events as the State Opening of Parliament and Trooping the Colour will see the Master of the Horse in attendance. The Crown Equerry has the day-to-day administration of the Royal Mews, which affords transport for the Sovereign, either by…
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Official Royal Posts: The Earl Marshal

Upon the death of the Sovereign, he is in charge of organising the funeral as well as the accession and coronation of the new monarch. The Earl Marshal is a senior figure, which takes precedence after the Lord Great Chamberlain before all peers of his own degree other than…
Queen Elizabeth II

Winston Churchill's grandson knighted by The Queen

The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex was honoured for his political service during the ceremony and he couldn't have been happier. Nicholas commented, "To be dubbed by my Sovereign is an absolutely wonderful honour for me and my family." Sir Nicholas Soames was first elected to Parliament way back in 1983 for the seat of Crawley and held that seat up until the 1997 General…
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Monaco

Prince Albert and Charlene expecting twins

Prince Albert of Monaco and wife Charlene are confirmed to be expecting twins, according to Hello! Canada. The magazine tweeted that they have spoken to the couple, confirming the news. Speculation has been rife over the topic since the pregnancy was announced, and other…
History

Regicide: how Queen Victoria survived seven assassination attempts (part two)

Victoria faced the most assassination attempts in centuries 5. In June 1850, Robert Pate became the fifth person to make an attempt on Victoria’s life. Once more, her children witnessed the attack – Bertie, Alice, and Affie – and this time, Victoria was injured. Pate, a former army officer, waited for Victoria in Picadilly, where she was visiting the dying Duke of Cambridge, also her…
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