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What next for Europe's royals as a challenging year enters a new phase?

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7th September 2020
After a challenging year and a very hard summer for some royals, the ruling houses of Europe are gearing up for a new season. In this new term report, Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck assess what’s waiting in store for some of your favourite royals, ask whether 2020 has changed the face of some monarchies forever and look back on a summer that some would rather…
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The Queen's Rival: an interview with author Anne O'Brien about her new novel about Cecily Neville

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6th September 2020
Cecily Neville came close to being Queen of England, saw two sons and a grandson become kings and ultimately witnessed her granddaughter help end the Wars of the Roses and begin a royal dynasty of unrivalled influence. Yet, she has been a sometimes obscure figure and while the tales of Tudor women have been told in a string of high profile novels in recent years, Cecily has often been a bit part…
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British Royals

Where is Diana, Princess of Wales buried?

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6th September 2020
The final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales is nestled at the heart of a home she called her own. Diana’s coffin was famously followed on its last journey all the way to the gates of Althorp House in Northamptonshire, the family seats of the Spencers. Her burial…
Spain

King Felipe in mourning after sudden death of close friend

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5th September 2020
The King of Spain has paid his last respects to close friend, Jaime Carvajal, who died unexpectedly this week. Felipe VI, accompanied by Queen Letizia, was greeted by Jaime Carvajal’s family on arrival at the funeral home in Madrid where the funeral chapel has been set up. The royal couple spent time with his nearest relations including his wife, Xandra Falco, and their three…
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The Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sign Netflix deal

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2nd September 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a deal to make programmes for Netflix. The agreement will see them work as producers on documentaries, docu-series and children’s programming. However, it is understood they may also appear in front of the camera in presentation roles. The New York Times first reported the deal which is said to span several years and which has been described as…
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