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Monarchy Rules: what happened to the House of Norman

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16th August 2019
Nine royal houses have ruled England since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and all of them have made their mark. But eight have seen their power pass elsewhere and this summer Royal Central is looking at what happened to those that have now faded into history. We start with the Conqueror’s own dynasty and ask – what happened to the House of Norman?The House of NormanThe dynasty had…
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The royals who have ruled Greenland

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16th August 2019
At least we now know what’s likely to form dinner conversation when Queen Margrethe of Denmark hosts President Donald Trump on a State Visit at the start of September. It’s been reported that the US leader has explored the possibility of buying Greenland which is ruled…
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Gin and Charlie Boy: Nigel Farage criticises the Prince of Wales and his beloved grandmother

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12th August 2019
The leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, has criticised senior members of the Royal Family while speaking at a conference in Australia. The politician described the late Queen Mother as ”a chain smoking gin drinker” and referred to the Prince of Wales as ”Charlie boy” as well as claiming that marriage had dented the Duke of Sussex’s popularity.The remarks…
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Release date revealed for season three of 'The Crown'

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8th August 2019
It’s become one of the most talked about dramas of recent years and now we know when fans of ‘The Crown’ will get their next fix of all things royal. The new season of the hit Netflix show will be available to view from November 17th 2019.This show, which charts the reign of Elizabeth II, has been a major hit since it first aired in 2016. It has won numerous awards including…
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Spain's royals host reception in the Balearic Islands

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8th August 2019
King Felipe VI of Spain has welcomed politicians, community leaders and high profile members of the local community to a special reception held on Mallorca. The Spanish monarch was joined by his wife, Queen Letizia, and his mother, Queen Sofia, for the event which marks the…
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Storm forecast affects William and Kate's plans for the King's Cup

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7th August 2019
Kensington Palace had announced that the sailing regatta highlighting charities and organisations supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been moved because of bad weather predictions. The King’s Cup will now take place on Thursday August 8th, a day earlier than planned, because of storms forecast for later in the week.The inaugural regatta, which is taking place on the Isle…
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