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Politicians across the UK pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who has died at the age of 99

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9th April 2021
The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have paid tribute to Prince Philip following the announcement of his death at the age of 99. Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon, tweeted her condolences as news came through, saying ”I am saddened by news that the Duke of Edinburgh has died. I send my personal and deepest condolences – and those the Scottish government and…
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The Prime Minister praises courage and tenacity of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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9th April 2021
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hailed The Duke of Edinburgh for his steadfast service to the United Kingdom and to The Queen as he led tributes following news of Prince Philip’s death. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, just minutes after Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke had passed away at the age of 99, Boris Johnson said ”we remember the Duke…above all for…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: King Juan Carlos of Spain

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5th April 2021
The grandchildren of a monarch navigate the vagaries of royal life more fully than most. While all are born as much loved members of a family, the rules that govern successions mean that they find themselves taking different paths as the years go by. Royal roles beckon for some while others find themselves moving further away from the throne and into a more normal life as time passes. In this…
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Why Charles and Camilla couldn’t wed at Windsor Castle

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1st April 2021
Whenthe Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwallannounced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move…
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