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The Duchess of Sussex in final ten for TIME Person of the Year 2018

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10th December 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has made the final shortlist for the famous ‘TIME Person of the Year’ countdown. The US magazine produces a special issue annually which recognises the person who has “done most to influence the events of the year”, and this year, Meghan is among the final ten in the running. That influence can be for ‘either good or ill’ although in…
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Queen Marie of Romania: first taste of new royal movie

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10th December 2018
She was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria who gained a country’s love but ultimately saw its crown exiled. Marie of Romania is among the most intriguing royals of the early 20th century, and now a dramatic part of her life story is being brought to the big screen in…
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King Felipe's warm words for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía as Spain celebrates its constitution

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6th December 2018
The King of Spain has led events marking the 40th anniversary of his country’s constitution. And as Felipe VI addressed the Spanish parliament to mark the occasion, he had warm words for his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía. During his address to politicians, Felipe spoke of the determination and decisiveness of his father, Juan Carlos, in bringing to fruition the Spanish Constitution…
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Christmas comes to Holyroodhouse Palace

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5th December 2018
Christmas spirit has taken over the Queen’s official home in Scotland. The halls of Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh have been decked, the tree is trimmed, and the royal residence is ready for its festive close-up. The Christmas season at the palace, which has been…
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The Crown, Season 3: love, romance - and Europe

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5th December 2018
You can’t escape from Brexit anywhere these days. Fans of The Crown might have thought that season 3 of the story of the House of Windsor under Elizabeth II would be a safe haven from Euro talk, but they’re in for a shock. The third instalment will include the moment that The Queen watched the UK enter the Common Market. That political milestone is just one of the major historical events which…
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George H.W. Bush and the Royal Talking Hat

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1st December 2018
Ah yes, the talking hat. Any life is made of moments, some poignant, some funny, some profound, some light. Much has already been written of the political contributions of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America, who has died at the age of 94. But…
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The Christmas Spirit of Windsor Castle

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30th November 2018
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and one of the Queen’s favourite residences is ready to put on a festive show like no other. The Christmas season at Windsor Castle is under way. The Great Hall at the ancient castle will, as always, form the centrepiece of the Christmas celebrations at Windsor. A huge Christmas tree, around twenty feet in height, will dominate the…
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