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All of Edinburgh's duchesses - from a forgotten princess to a truly historic Monarch

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19th November 2022
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74 years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be Duke of Edinburgh but the four women who have been the city’s duchess are all famous names in royal history. The Hanover’s missing queen The first Duchess of Edinburgh is one of Britain’s missing queens.
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How Prince Philip became Duke of Edinburgh

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19th November 2022
It became one of the most famous royal titles of the 20th century and it came into being exactly 75 years ago today. On November 20th 1947, King George VI issued Letters Patent making his soon to be son in law the Duke of Edinburgh. King George VI created the new dukedom…
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''No surprise'' at King's choice of Duke of Edinburgh

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19th November 2022
It’s one of the most famous titles in recent royal history but its creation, seventy five years ago today, came as little surprise to many. For as one newspaper put it, the decision to create the Dukedom of Edinburgh for the bridegroom of the heir to the throne had…
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The Dukes of Edinburgh - two kings, one consort and a very unfortunate heir

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19th November 2022
The title of Duke of Edinburgh was made famous around the world by its most recent holder. It’s now exactly three quarters of a century since Prince Philip was given the dukedom by King George VI, who was about to walk his daughter, Elizabeth, down the aisle of Westminster Abbey to marry Edinburgh’s new duke. Prince Philip is one of five men to have held the title of Duke of Edinburgh…
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Inside the Regency Act 1937

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14th November 2022
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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King Charles asks Parliament for new Counsellors of State

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14th November 2022
King Charles has asked Parliament to consider adding new Counsellors of State to the list of people who can act on his behalf. His Majesty has said he would like his sister, The Princess Royal, and his brother, Prince Edward, to fulfil the duty as well. In a letter, The King said ‘’To ensure continued efficiency of public business when I’m unavailable, such as while I’m undertaking…
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King Charles moved as tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth II at Festival of Remembrance

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13th November 2022
King Charles III has led the Royal Family at the annual Festival of Remembrance in London. His Majesty looked emotional as a video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II was played, marking her long life of service to the Armed Forces. The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex were also present to see the tribute which also included footage of Her Late Majesty during her time with the Auxiliary…
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