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How the British line of succession will look in 2021

The Queen will welcome two great grandchildren in 2021 which means that the line of succession is about to be shaken up again. Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their first child in the coming year while Zara and Mike Tindall also have another baby on the way, a sibling for their two girls, Mia and Lena. Neither couple has confirmed an exact due date but by next…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos 'plans return to Spain'

King Juan Carlos I of Spain wants to return home for Christmas after four months of self imposed exile in the Middle East according to reports in several newspapers. The former monarch left Spain in the first days of August after allegations of financial irregularity…
British Royals

Hospice auctions off historic royal Christmas cards

A hospice in Norfolk is selling off a range of royal Christmas cards from the late 20th century after the coronavirus pandemic hit its fundraising this year. The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House received the cards as a gift from a former Sandringham Estate worker at the end of 2019 and decided to put them up for auction. They will be sold by Rowley’s Auction House in Ely on December 12th…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge depart for their Royal Train Tour of the UK

The Royal Train Tour of the UK is under way after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge headed off from London on a three day visit which will see them meet and thank some of those who have given vital support to local communities over the past months of the coronavirus pandemic. William and Kate left Euston Station on the evening of December 6th on board the Royal Train which will carry them…
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The Edinburghs

The Earl of Wessex goes market shopping to show support for post lockdown business

The Earl of Wessex visited a local market as England’s second lockdown came to an end, to show his support to traders coping with the ongoing economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Edward spent December 3rd touring Newbury Market in Berkshire which was welcoming back traders selling non-essential supplies for the first time since November. Only businesses offering essential…
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