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How Princess Anne revived a forgotten royal name

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15th August 2023
A is for Anne but why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family?The answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the arrival of another princess. In August that year, the future George VI and his Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) welcomed their second daughter. The baby girl…
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The royal bride who refused to wear white for her wedding

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11th August 2023
It was a low key royal wedding, set against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, on November 6th 1935, began a royal partnership that would become a bedrock for the House of Windsor as it faced some of its most challenging times.Prince Henry, third son of King George V and Queen Mary, had…
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Queen Camilla takes military patronage held for decades by Queen Elizabeth II

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11th August 2023
Queen Camilla is to become the patron of the army organisation that cares for the spiritual needs of the military.Her Majesty is now patron of the Royal Army Chaplains’ Department which provides pastoral care and moral guidance to all members, regardless of their own personal faith.The Queen follows Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as patron.Queen Elizabeth II paid a special…
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Is it time to rethink royal jubilees?

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10th August 2023
Sweden is enjoying a summer of celebrations to mark a very special event. The reign of King Carl XVI Gustaf reaches half a century this year. The party for his Golden Jubilee will see Sweden sparkle but after this special milestone, the Jubilee juggernaut slows down.The…
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How many coins with Queen Elizabeth II on them are still in use?

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10th August 2023
Special 50p coins featuring King Charles III have just been released into general circulation and many will be checking their change for them in the coming days.However, coins with Queen Elizabeth II on them remain legal tender and will do until they are too worn or damaged to be used.And that could take some time because, as the new coins entered tills and pockets around the country, the…
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