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OBITUARY: Benedict XVI - the first Pope to abdicate in over 500 years - dies aged 95

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31st December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has died. The former Pontiff passed away at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on the morning of December 31st 2022. He was 95 years old. His successor, Pope Francis, had asked for prayers for Benedict just days ago, saying that his health was fragile. Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church between April 2005 and March 2013. He stepped down for health reasons, becoming the…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: March

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30th December 2022
The past year has brought many major moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by sadness and controversy. Anger at a memorial moment A Thanksgiving Service for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh was held at Westminster Abbey on March 29th 2022 with the Royal Family joined by kings, queens, princes and…
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ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: February

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30th December 2022
The past year has brought many royal memories and some of the most important moments in recent times. February gave us a unique anniversary for a truly historic Monarch as well as a very special moment for a queen in waiting. History made by Queen Elizabeth II Royal…
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The discreet bridesmaid who became a Queen

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30th December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our fifth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on the the discreet bridesmaid who became Queen. Originally published on 22nd February 2022, the full post can be…
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If Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

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30th December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our sixth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck looking at who would be monarch today had Edward VII not abdicated. Originally published on 15th December 2022, the full post can be read below. We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: January

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30th December 2022
Royalty around the world are among the most photographed people and every image tells part of their story. The year now ending has brought some of the biggest royal moments in recent times. As 2022 came to a conclusion, we look back at them and start in January when…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: The Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of an historic reign

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30th December 2022
It was a royal first and it may never come again but it happened, and given the events of a few months later, many are very glad that it did. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the only British monarch ever to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. And as she made history, millions took it as an opportunity to celebrate and to say thank you. Plans for the celebratory Jubilee weekend had been announced…
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