Spain

Questions over whether King Juan Carlos will return to Spain after prosecutors shelve investigations into his finances

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3rd March 2022
The path for a return to Spain for King Juan Carlos has become clearer after Spanish authorities said they were shelving their investigations into his finances.Prosecutors at the Spanish Supreme Court confirmed they were dropping their inquiries on March 2nd 2022, paving the way for the former monarch to come back to Madrid after eighteen months of self imposed exile.Juan Carlos was under…
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Features

The discreet bridesmaid who became a Queen

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28th February 2022
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one…
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Features

Platinum Jubilee inspires new beer as countdown to celebration weekend really gets under way

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25th February 2022
A brand new beer inspired by the Platinum Jubilee has been launched as the countdown to the big celebratory weekend hit 100 days.Windsor and Eton Brewery saw customers enjoy their  Castle Hill Platinum Pale Ale for the first time on February 22nd 2022. The drink, described as ”distinctive and refreshing” was created to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s…
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British Royals

First Platinum Jubilee tours announced

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24th February 2022
A series of royal tours have been announced as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrationsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will begin the visits by travelling to Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas from March 19th 2022. Their tour will last seven days with them returning on March 26th 2022.The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are heading to the Republic of Ireland on March 23rd…
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