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The favourite place of Queen Elizabeth II that Prince Philip escaped to for one final drink

Prince Philip disappeared on the eve of his death and was later found to have made his way to an ancient room in Windsor Castle for a final beer. The prince, 99, snuck off as the light faded on April 8 2021 and headed for the Oak Room in the castle where he settled down for a drink. The revelation comes from well connected author, Hugo Vickers, who writes of the incident in his new book…
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British Royals

Duke of Kent makes poignant visit to remember war heroes and shares memories with veterans

The Duke of Kent has made a visit to Bletchley Park as he marks thirty years as one of its greatest supporters. The Duke, 90, visited the museum now attached to the famous code cracking site as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Prince Edward opened the visitor attraction at Bletchley Park back in 1996 and became its royal patron. Three decades on, he returned to meet some of the…
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Norway

Very public show of support from Norway's king for under fire Crown Princess at major royal event

The Crown Princess of Norway has made an appearance at a major royal event got under way in Oslo. And the country’s king, Harald V, gave her a ringing show of public support at the same time. Crown Princess Mette-Marit was with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and his parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, as they took on the important role of welcoming the Belgian King and Queen to…
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British Royals

William and Kate's royal nanny Maria Borrallo receives special honour at Windsor Castle

The nanny to the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Maria Borrallo, became the star of the show at Windsor Castle today. Maria Borrallo received the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) at the investiture being held at the castle. Ms Borrallo is being recognised for her services to the Prince and Princess of Wales. She has been nanny to the Wales family since soon after the arrival…
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