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The royal bride who changed England forever

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2nd June 2020
For a woman who had such a profound effect on a whole country, she is surprisingly enigmatic. Catherine of Valois changed royal history forever but even now, centuries on, the prevailing image of her is the one created by Shakespeare for whom this French princess was a pretty pawn in a political drama. But what little we do know seems to indicate that the ‘fair Kate’ of Henry V was…
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Spanish authorities criticise prince for breaking coronavirus rules

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30th May 2020
Authorities in Andalusia have criticised Belgium’s Prince Joachim after he was found to have attended a party in the region last weekend. Joachim’s attendance at the event in Cordoba was confirmed by the Royal Household in Brussels as it announced that the prince had been diagnosed with coronavirus.Prince Joachim, who is a nephew of Belgium’s King Philippe, was one of 27 people who…
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Calendar of Kings: May

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28th May 2020
Many a monarch has made their mark on May and left interesting tales to tell in their wake. From the suspicious death of a tragic king to the impossibly romantic wedding of a royal whose legend outstripped reality, the month is filled with milestones linked to the best known names in regal history. Royal Central’s Calendar of Kings reaches May.Birth of a MonarchThe merriest of…
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Calendar of Queens: May

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26th May 2020
May is a month filled with queenly anniversaries. From coronations to christenings, marriages to monarchical moments, all four weeks contain special dates linked to majesty. Royal Central’s Calendar of Queens reaches May.Birth of a QueenLet’s start with a much forgotten queen who was hugely popular during her lifetime. The first consort of Richard II, Anne of Bohemia, was born…
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