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Royal History Mystery: What happened to William II?

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…
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Duchess of Cambridge's letter to EACH released

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…
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Duchess of Cambridge pens letter to Action for Children

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…
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Crown Princess Mary calls for wider support for childhood vaccination

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has released a statement for European Immunization Week, calling for the world to remember the importance of vaccines and immunization as global pandemic COVID-19 continues to spread. Her statement, posted on the Royal House’s website, reads: “Europe as well as the rest of the world is going through challenging times that we would have never thought…
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