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The royal described as ''probably acceptable'' in the House of Lords

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24th November 2022
It would seem that a high enough ranking in the line of succession isn’t enough to stop some people asking just who you are. As the House of Lords debated the Counsellors of State Bill this week, as it speeds its way through Parliament, one of those who can currently be called on to carry out the role was described as ‘’probably acceptable…but virtually unknown.’’ Princess Beatrice…
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Politician calls for the Princess of Wales to take on role of Counsellor of State

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22nd November 2022
A member of the House of Lords has suggested that the Princess of Wales should be made a Counsellor of State, allowing her to deputise for the Monarch if needed. Lord Balfe, a Conservative peer, made the suggestion during a debate on the proposed changes to the law governing who can act as Counsellor of State. The bill is currently making its way through the Lords following a request from King…
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Who signed the register at the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip?

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20th November 2022
It was the beginning of a royal chapter which would make history time and time again. Seventy five years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married at Westminster Abbey. It’s the first anniversary of that moment since both died. On November 20th 1947, the ceremony which joined Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip as wife and husband was described by one of the clergy…
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The History of the Dukedom of Edinburgh

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20th November 2022
It’s seventy five years exactly since the Dukedom of Edinburgh was given to a young bride groom about to embark on a marriage that would change the House of Windsor forever. Thanks to Prince Philip, the title became one of the best known in the world but it has a long…
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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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