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Hilary Mantel - the author who brought alive the Tudors for the 21st century

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27th September 2022
Acclaimed author Dame Hilary Mantel passed away at 70 on 22 September.The British writer, widely regarded as one of the best English-language novelists of her time, was responsible for bringing alive the Tudor dynasty for a new generation through her Wolf Hall series.“It is with great sadness that HarperCollins announces that bestselling author Dame Hilary Mantel DBE died…
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History of the Crown of Scotland as it is placed on Queen Elizabeth's coffin

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13th September 2022
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was adorned with the Crown of Scotland as it laid at rest in St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. The crown was placed atop the monarch’s coffin on September 12, during a sombre moment watched by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew. It is one of four crowns that will play a role in her…
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Diana's car sells at auction for £650,000

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28th August 2022
A vehicle which was used by Diana, Princess of Wales in the 1980s has sold for an extraordinary £650,000 at auction. The late princess drove the black Ford Escort RS Turbo from August 1985 for a period of around three years.When performing official duties, Diana was chauffeured in luxury vehicles, but she preferred to drive this car in London when going about her daily life. She was…
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