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Uncrowned Queen: Margaret Beaufort brought to life in an interview with historian Nicola Tallis

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7th August 2020
Complex and compelling, iron-willed and ingenious, that’s the view of the historian, Nicola Tallis, on one of the most famous yet mysterious figures in Tudor history. Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII, helped win her son a throne and create a groundbreaking dynasty into the bargain. But her story has often been just an afterthought in the telling of the Tudors while Margaret herself…
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The Duke of Edinburgh to take part in VJ Day commemorations

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5th August 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh will take part in the UK wide national commemorations planned for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Prince Philip will feature in a special moment focused on the veterans of World War Two as the Royal Family lead events marking the anniversary. The Duke, who is now 99, was on board HMS Whelp in Tokyo Bay in August 1945 when the Japanese surrender was signed. Three quarters…
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Is there a secret message in Queen Letizia's recent style picks?

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4th August 2020
As King Felipe and Queen Letizia made their tour of Spain to show support for the country as it emerged from lockdown, one colour dominated. Letizia made a favourite of going green as she visited different parts of Spain. And there might well be a very good reason for that. In a summer where the very future of the Spanish monarchy has been in the spotlight, could Letizia be making use of a long…
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King Juan Carlos went into exile ''via Portugal''

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4th August 2020
The whereabouts of King Juan Carlos I of Spain as his self imposed exile begins are still uncertain. Several media outlets are reporting that the former monarch arrived in the Dominican Republic after leaving via Portugal, the day before the announcement that’s shocked…
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King Juan Carlos of Spain returns to the exile where his story began

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4th August 2020
King Juan Carlos loved Spain and it loved him back. At the height of his popularity, urban myths sprang up of a person stranded in one of Spain’s most arid spots, desperate for help until a motorcyclist appeared out of nowhere to rescue them. The man on the motorbike was Juan Carlos. Now, he is citing that love of Spain for his decision to quit its shores and live abroad as allegations of…
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