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Harry and Meghan may find real life is less appealing in reality

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9th January 2020
I’m just back from the shops. Yes, even when writing for a royal website covering a brewing constitutional crisis, the milk has to be bought and dinner has to be sorted. That’s the reality of life. These are the things that many royals say they crave, the moments of a normality that seem so appealing from the turreted towers of their privileged existence. But judging by the mood in my…
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The Sussexes

Harry and Meghan to step down as senior royals

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8th January 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have just announced they are stepping back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family. In a statement on their Instagram account, Harry and Meghan said they will be splitting their time between the UK and North America while…
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Who will fund Harry & Meghan's security now they are stepping down?

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8th January 2020
The decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from royal duties has led to many questions including who will pay for their security as they make the move to becoming financially independent. Now the couple have sought to answer the queries with a detailed explanation on their new website.The site, sussexroyal.com, was launched as they made their announcement that they would be…
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Spain

Spain's Infanta Pilar has died

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8th January 2020
Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz has died. She was 83. The infanta, sister of King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI, passed away in Madrid on Wednesday.Infanta Pilar had been admitted to hospital in the Spanish capital earlier this week. Although details of her condition weren’t confirmed, she had been receiving treatment for cancer for several months.Maria del Pilar…
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The Queen and her heirs pose for portrait marking the new decade

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4th January 2020
The Queen and the three princes who will in turn inherit the Crown have been caught on camera in a new portrait to mark the start of the 2020s. And in the background of this historic image is the throne that links the destinies of all four.The photo was taken by Ranald Mackechnie on December 18th when the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince George joined the Queen to make…
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