Features

Conquest and civil war - how England's first modern royal house rose then fell from power

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18th October 2023
Nine royal houses have ruled England since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and all of them have made their mark. But eight have seen their power pass elsewhere. The Conqueror’s crown passed to another dynasty within a century of his victory at Hastings – what happened to the House of Norman? The House of Norman The dynasty had come to power in England in 1066 following the famous…
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British Royals

To crown a queen - how six women changed British history

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17th October 2023
For the first time in seventy years, Britain has seen a king crowned. After almost three quarters of a century of female rule, there is a whole generation who, rightly, know nothing of the pointless debate about the validity of female rule. And yet, seven decades ago, as arguably the most important monarch in British history was crowned, discussions continued about whether is was right to crown a…
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Belgium

Belgium's royals alter State Visit plans as security threat level raised in Brussels following terror attack

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17th October 2023
The opening day of the State Visit of the President of Portugal to Belgium has been changed after a gun attack in Brussels saw the security threat level raised. It now stands at the highest level in the Belgian capital and that’s impacted how the State Visit will begin. The change in status came after two people were killed after a gunman opened fire on a group of football fans in a cafe…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince George joins Prince William to cheer on Wales but big day out at the Rugby World Cup ends in disappointment

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15th October 2023
The Prince of Wales made support for the country’s rugby team a family affair as he travelled to France to cheer them on in the World Cup quarter finals. Prince William took Prince George with him to the crucial match in Marseille but the double dose of royal support didn’t bring any luck to the Welsh. The team lost 29-17 to Argentina and went out of the World Cup. George and…
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