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INTERVIEW: Allison Epstein brings Elizabeth I's spy network to life in her first novel

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20th February 2021
You might know the Elizabethan playwright and poet Christopher “Kit” Marlowe as one of the most famous of Shakespeare’s predecessors, but for centuries Marlowe’s legacy has lived on in another story: that he was a spy for Queen Elizabeth I. A Tip for the Hangman, a new novel by debut historical author Allison Epstein, explores what could have happened if Marlowe truly…
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The Royal Central Valentine's Day Gift Guide

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10th February 2021
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that tends to creep up on you by surprise, and with it being less than a week away – and our UK readers still on lockdown – you might be struggling for ideas. If you’ve got a royal enthusiast in your life, not…
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The best of royal fiction

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5th February 2021
From Tudor palaces to Egyptian pyramids, there’s nothing like a good royal-themed novel to sweep you away to a new place when travel isn’t possible. The Royal Central team is sharing some of our recent favourite fiction picks. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter Sister to Sister by Olivia Hayfield: I interviewed the author last year about her wonderful Henry VIII retelling, Wife…
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The Crown snags six Golden Globe nominations

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4th February 2021
The cast and crew of Netflix’s royal family drama The Crown have been honoured today with an impressive six Golden Globe nominations for its newest series, released in November 2020. The Crown led the television category with its six Golden Globe nods, and Netflix…
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Which royals are buried at Frogmore?

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20th January 2021
Today the name Frogmore might be most associated with the cottage where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex used to live, but on the other side of the Frogmore estate, you’ll find the Frogmore Mausoleums and the Royal Burial Ground: home to the final resting places of Queen…
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Camilla announces her Reading Room's first picks

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15th January 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room officially launched today with the announcement of Camilla’s first four book choices, including one about the court of Henry VIII. For the inaugural season of the project, the duchess has chosen The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Restless by William Boyd and The Architect’s Apprentice by…
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Our 2020 royal fashion favourites

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31st December 2020
It’s been a weird and wild year, but even with lockdowns and a lower number of engagements, we’ve still been treated to some great royal fashion. Our editorial team is taking a look back at 2020’s most memorable looks and sharing some of our favourites. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter [getty src=”1194929284″ width=”390&#8243…
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