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The final farewell of a king and princess

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31st January 2022
The reign of George VI came to an end on February 6th 1952. The King died in his sleep in the early hours of the morning and silently, his throne passed to his elder daughter who was, without knowing it, now Queen Elizabeth II. They had parted exactly a week before when the King had gone to London Airport to wave off his heir as she began a tour on his behalf. King and princess, father and…
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Death of a King: George III

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29th January 2022
He remains Britain’s longest ruling king but the real character of the monarch whose reign ended two centuries ago remains shrouded by the long standing claim that he was mad. George III, whose time on the throne encompassed some of the biggest social changes seen in…
Norway

King Harald takes sick leave just hours after Covid contact

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28th January 2022
King Harald of Norway has developed cold symptoms just hours after it was confirmed he had come into contact with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus.King Harald, who turns 85 next month, is now on sick leave. In a brief statement, the Royal Court said he would be away from his duties for the ”next few days” while tests and examinations are carried out.Just hours…
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The moment the Platinum Queen could share her Jubilee day with the world

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24th January 2022
The Queen is now at Sandringham where she will spend the 70th anniversary of her reign.Her Majesty arrived at Wood Farm on the Norfolk estate on January 23rd 2022, exactly two weeks before her Platinum Jubilee day.The Queen traditionally spends the anniversary of her accession at Sandringham. It is the place her father, King George VI, died, sometime in the early hours of February 6th…
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British Royals

The Princess Royal is already busy as 2022 starts - it's a shame we don't hear more about it

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22nd January 2022
It won’t be that much of a surprised to hear that the Princess Royal has been keeping busy now the New Year is under way. Princess Anne is well known for packing out her diary with engagements. What’s perhaps more surprising is that barely a mention has been made of it.In a week when the decision to phase back the social media accounts of the Duke of York made headlines, for…
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