British Royals

Princess Anne's royal year underlines her role as a 'strength and stay' to the House of Windsor

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31st December 2021
If 2021 ended with an enforced quietness, then it was in sharp contrast to the year just gone for the Princess Royal. Despite the challenges of the twelve months past, Princess Anne remained as busy as ever and, perhaps, even more important to her royal family. For it is Anne who has found space in her already packed diary for many of the engagements that might otherwise have fallen to The…
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The long dead widow used by Richard III to banish the Princes in the Tower

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29th December 2021
The story of the Princes in the Tower and their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much of his argument for taking the throne from the sons of his older brother, Edward IV, rested on rumours of a romance between two people who were already dead…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Pubs could stay open longer for the Platinum Jubilee

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27th December 2021
Government ministers are considering allowing pubs to stay open longer over the Platinum Jubilee weekend to allow people more time to celebrate the historic milestone in The Queen’s reign. They are considering letting all venues serve drinks until 1am over the four day Bank Holiday in June 2022 which will mark the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s rule. The special weekend is set…
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British Royals

The Queen's Christmas Day broadcast tops TV ratings

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27th December 2021
The Queen’s moving tribute to Prince Philip was the most watched TV broadcast on Christmas Day in the UK. The Christmas Speech topped the ratings with 7.4 million people tuning in . Her Majesty’s broadcast focused on the life and legacy of her late husband and included some very personal references to the Prince who died in April at the age of 99. “That mischievous…
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