Today we’re looking at a royal history
mystery that took place during the Wars of the Roses and resulted
in the death of a king. What happened to Henry VI? Henry VI became
the King of England shortly after his birth in 1421. His father,
Henry V, died after a sudden illness at the age of 35, leaving the
throne to his only son, a nine-month-old boy. Henry VI was guided
by a regency council…
Today we’re looking at a royal history
mystery involving a noblewoman of the Elizabethan age. What
happened to Amy Robsart? Amy Robsart was born in Norfolk on 7 June
1532, the only child of Sir John Robsart and his wife Elizabeth
Scott. Raised in a prominent…
Today we’re looking at a royal history
mystery involving, perhaps, the most controversial queen consort
England ever had. When did Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn get married?
The story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is long and convoluted and
has been studied, dissected and…
Today we’re looking at a royal history
mystery involving the death of a king. What happened to William II
of England? As the third son of William the Conqueror, William II
had already made his mark before he even became king. His exact
date of birth is not known but it is accepted that it took place
around 1056 in Normandy, France. He had two older brothers, Robert
Curthose and Richard, and…
Today we’re looking at a royal history
mystery involving the death of a king. What happened to Edward II
of England? Edward II was born in 1284 as the fourth son of Edward
I and Eleanor of Castile. His three elder brothers pre-deceased
him, and he became his father’s…
The Cambridge Family again took part in
the ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign to recognize the NHS’s frontline
workers, this time appearing on the BBC in front of their Anmer
Hall home. VIDEO: The Cambridge Family join in with the
#ClapForCarers…
The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a
letter of support to one of her earliest patronages, East Anglia’s
Children’s Hospices (EACH), as they continue to work through the
COVID-19 pandemic. Kate’s letter reads: “I am writing to tell you
how much I am thinking of all the team at EACH at this
unprecedented and hugely challenging time for you all. “Whether
working on the frontline, or…
Duke of Cambridge writes of support for Centrepoint and Child Bereavement UK
22nd April 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has written letters
to his patronages, Centrepoint and Child Bereavement UK, supporting
their work throughout the novel coronavirus outbreak. William’s
letter to Centrepoint reads: “I’m writing to let you know how much
I am thinking…
The Cambridges launch Our Frontline for key workers' mental health during COVID-19 crisis
22nd April 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
backed a new mental health initiative for key workers who are on
the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Frontline offers
round-the-clock support and specialised support to those who work
in health, emergency services, social…
The Duchess of Cambridge has written
another letter of support to one of her patronages, this time
Action for Children, a charity that “protects and supports children
and young people,” per its website. “I’m writing to express my
sincere appreciation to all of you at Action for Children during
this hugely unsettling time. “Whilst you are having to adapt your
services during…
