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The haunting ghost stories told about a tragic teenage queen

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25th October 2023
As Hallowe’en approaches, ghost stories abound. The nights are drawing in, darkness is falling and amidst the swirling mists of late autumn evenings come tales of mystery. This Hallowe’en, Royal Central is taking a look at some of the best known tales of regal ghosts and today we turn to the time of the Tudors and the sad story of a teenage queen, Catherine Howard whose downfall began…
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The dangerous illness that killed a Queen of England at the height of her power

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24th October 2023
In the early autumn days of1537, King Henry VIII was celebrating as his court welcomed a prince. His longed for son and heir, Edward, had been born on October 12th at Hampton Court Palace to widespread rejoicing. Preparations were in full swingfor an elaborate christening and bonfires were being lit around the little boy’s future kingdom. But while the parties…
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British Royals

The Regency Act: who can stand in for The King?

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23rd October 2023
The Regency Act of 1937 lays out who stands in for a Monarch in a range of situations where they can’t exercise their functions. It came into force in the first year of the reign of King George VI, when his heir was a ten year old princess called Elizabeth. Now, George…
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The princess from Wales who helped shape a modern royal dynasty

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23rd October 2023
The woman who became Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland in 1976 spent over thirty years waiting for the opportunity to marry the man she loved and all because he was a price. She and her husband, Prince Bertil, put their own happiness second to the security of the Swedish crown for it meant that they could never have a family of their own. But they became an integral part of Sweden’s…
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British Royals

Princess Anne and Sophie join King Charles and Queen Camilla for special Buckingham Palace reception

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21st October 2023
The King and Queen have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank some of those involved in the final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.People who played a part in the lying in state and funeral of Her Late Majesty were welcomed by Their Majesties to a special reception.The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to express their own gratitude…
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