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Royal Olympians: King Olav

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5th August 2021
Several different royals have competed at the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at the games. However, there are several other European royals who have taken part. King Olav V of Norway is one of those successful royal athletes.King Olav V of Norway ruled from 1957 until his death in 1991. He…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Canada's 30th Governor General, Mary Simon, installed

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27th July 2021
On Monday 26 July, Canada’s 30th Governor General, Mary Simon, was installed at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General and the fifth female Governor General. An Ink woman from Northern Quebec, she is a historic appointment. The ceremony featured several Indigenous elements; it typically is personalised to the incoming Governor General. During the…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Charles and Camilla head to the Scilly Isles

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20th July 2021
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are busy with engagements during their current trip to Devon and Cornwall. On Tuesday, they visited the Isles of Scilly to meet with different communities and groups.The Isles of Scilly are made up of over 200 rocks and islands and are close to 30 miles off the Cornish coast; the Isles have been part of the Duchy of Cornwall for over 500…
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Fashion Favourite: Queen Elizabeth II and Norman Hartnell

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18th July 2021
With The Queen fast approaching her Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne, she still continues to be a fashion icon. Bookies offer odds on the colour hats she wears to Ascot, and people continually speculate on the contents and movements of her handbags. Over her life, she has been dressed by and cultivated relationships with many different designers. The most notable and enduring…
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