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A look at royal pets

Candy and Muick — Queen Elizabeth II The Queen’s love of corgis and dorgis is well-documented, but she currently owns a dorgi named Candy—who is allegedly over a decade old—and Muick, who joined the Royal Household shortly after the death of Prince Philip in 2021 to cheer up The Queen. Another corgi named Fergus also joined the Royal Household in 2021 but sadly passed away in May 2021.
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William's pride as Earthshot wins a BAFTA

The Earthshot Prize achieved victory at Sunday evening’s BAFTA TV Awards, winning Best Live Event for its inaugural awards ceremony last October at the Royal Albert Hall. In a tweet, the Duke of Cambridge wrote: “I am so proud of the whole team behind The @EarthshotPrize London 2021 for taking home a BAFTA tonight! “It’s a joy to work with you all, and this accolade sets the bar high…
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The history of the Gold State Coach as it becomes a Platinum Jubilee star

The Gold State Coach will play a central role over the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, showcasing footage of The Queen, her historic reign, and her coronation on the newly-remodeled windows. Let’s look into the history of the Gold State Coach, which dates back to the reign of King George III and has been in use continuously ever since. The Gold State Coach was commissioned in 1760 by The…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The death of Diana, Princess of Wales

On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car accident in Paris. Her death caused unprecedented public mourning and plunged the monarchy into one of the biggest spirals of The Queen’s reign. The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princes William and Harry were at Balmoral Castle in Scotland when Diana was killed. The boys, aged 15 and 12 at the time, were devastated…
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