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Diane de Poitiers - the older mistress as an unofficial adviser

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10th August 2021
There have been countless French royal mistresses throughout the centuries, but some are better known than others. Diane de Poitiers was brought back into the spotlight in teen drama Reign in 2013 but has largely been forgotten in favour of later mistresses. This sixteenth-century noblewoman was not only a loyal companion to the king but established in her own right.  Diane was born on 9…
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British RoyalsThe Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend Chelsea Pensioners Founder's Day Parade

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6th August 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have been out on an engagement while many of the royals are off for holidays. The pair visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea to attend the annual Founder’s Day Parade with the Duke there as the Reviewing Officer.  The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Chelsea Pensioners, known for their striking scarlet coats, are retired…
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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…
British RoyalsKing Charles III

Prince Charles sees endangered birds released at Sandringham

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29th July 2021
Prince Charles continues his busy summer after several trips to the country with an engagement closer to home. On Wednesday, 28 July, he was at Sandringham – The Queen’s Norfolk estate – to release endangered birds to boost conservation efforts.  The Prince of Wales joined Tony Juniper, Natural England’s Chair, to release some Eurasian Curlews. The bird species is endangered…
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The Queen holds private audience with Canada's next Governor General

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23rd July 2021
The Queen had a notable private audience yesterday at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty held a Zoom call with Mary Simon, the next appointed Governor General of Canada. Simon will be installed on Monday, 26 July at Parliament Hill in Ottawa as Canada’s 30th Governor General. She will be the 13th Canadian Governor General appointed during The Queen’s reign. Simon was appointed as the…
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