British Royals

King Charles gives thanks for dedicated service of Queen Elizabeth II

As he marks the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, His Majesty has paid tribute to her devoted service. In a short speech released one minute after midnight on September 8th 2023, The King said ”“In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty’s death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne, a central figure at the heart of the reign of King Charles III

As the newly crowned King Charles made his way back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey, he was surrounded by the biggest military parade London had seen in seven decades. And riding at its head was his sister, The Princess Royal. It was a striking moment, the first time a woman had taken such a role in almost 1000 years of royal history. And it was a very public demonstration of the place…
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British Royals

The final image of Queen Elizabeth II

It was taken on the off chance but became one of the most famous photos in history. As Queen Elizabeth II waited for the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign to arrive at Balmoral for the traditional kissing of hands, she posed for quick picture. It wasn’t shared…
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The Queen of England accidentally dug up by a farmer

Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a queen whose life was filled with drama and whose end was soon forgotten in the tumult of Tudor politics. The drama continued…
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The unhappy royal love story which led to the imprisonment of the Princes in the Tower

Richard III was declared King of England on June 26th 1483 – thanks to a royal romance which had all but been forgotten. She was the long dead widow who was used by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most famous dynasties to…
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