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The Consort Conundrum - what would you call the King's husband or the Queen's wife?

The debate about why Queen Camilla is regularly called The Queen Consort rather than just The Queen opens up another discussion. For in the past decade, the majority of European nations that have monarchies have legislated for same sex marriage. However, royal laws haven’t caught up. In the future, if a king takes a husband or a queen takes a wife, what title will be bestowed upon…
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The haunting of a tragic queen

She was the queen who gave Henry VIII the son he so desired but Jane Seymour’s story had far from a happy ending. The consort died just a few days after presenting the Tudor monarch with his longed for male heir and is now said to haunt one of the most famous royal…
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The House of Windsor and the role of Captain General of the Royal Marines

It is one of the most prestigious roles in the British military and now Buckingham Palace has announced that the position of Captain General of the Royal Marines will be held by King Charles III. His Majesty’s tenure was announced on October 28th 2022, the 358th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Marines. King Charles spoke of his pride as he took on the role, saying ”it…
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How Richard III became one of the 21st century's most celebrated royals

The House of Windsor is the most famous royal dynasty of the 21st century, producing more than its fair share of celebrated figures. But the regal story of the 2000s has included more than its fair share of appearances from a long dead king. He’s almost as familiar a figure in the royal headlines as the family that holds the throne now. And, right on cue, as a new reign begins, the Windsors…
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King Charles III's Coronation date revealed

King Charles III will be crowned on a date filled with significance for the House of Windsor. His Majesty’s Coronation will take place on May 6th 2023, the anniversary of the accession of his great grandfather, King George V, the founder of the House of Windsor. King Charles will be crowned alongside Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. It will be a…
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