History

The mystery of the Flora Hastings scandal - a controversy that swirled Queen Victoria's reign

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29th May 2021
Today, we’re looking at a royal history mystery involving Queen Victoria and a controversy that swirled early in her reign. What was the Flora Hastings Scandal? A Royal Destiny Queen Victoria was poised for the throne from birth. By the time her uncle, William IV, became king in 1830, she was his only legitimate heir. She was the granddaughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte who…
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William and Catherine set their sails on Fife beach

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27th May 2021
The Earl and Countess of Strathearn breezed across the beach at West Sands in St. Andrews when they joined in on a land yachting excursion with young carers in Fife. William and Kate were joined by members of Fife Young Carers, an organisation that supports young people who are put into the position of caring for an ill family member by providing them with age-appropriate support to look after…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge begins her visit to Scotland with a focus on community support

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25th May 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge joined her husband in Scotland on Monday, with a visit to Turning Point Scotland in North Lanarkshire, where they spoke to those supported by the social care services organisation. During their visit, William and Kate heard more about the programmes offered by Turning Point Scotland through its Turnaround programme, which offers support to “address the complex and…
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Prince William spends the day with faith-based organisations in Scotland

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24th May 2021
The Duke of Cambridge spent Sunday visiting projects supported by the Church of Scotland. Just prior to a visit to an elderly care home, he visited a workshop that supports vulnerable people through social enterprise. William visited the Grassmarket Community Project, a project created by the Greyfriars Kirk and the Grassmarket Mission. During the visit, he learned how the Project supports…
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