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Royal Finances for 2018/19 revealed

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25th June 2019
The latest accounts show that the cost of the Royals went up in the last financial year The Royal Family’s finances for the last year have been published and show that costs went up by over 40% for 2018/19, compared to the previous twelve months. Much of the rise is down to the ongoing work being carried out at Buckingham Palace which is undergoing an extensive ten year…
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History

A Midsummer's Dream: the royal anniversaries on one day in June

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22nd June 2019
It is the high point of summer and a high point in the royal history books. For June 22nd, in the very heart of midsummer, has seen some of the most celebrated and sparkling of all regal events. And all of them are milestones in famous reigns. Here are four special royal events for one midsummer’s day of regal dreams. The First Diamond Queen – June 22nd 1897, London Embed from Getty…
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The Countess of Wessex's nod to her wedding day on her 20th anniversary

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19th June 2019
As she celebrated her twentieth wedding anniversary with a day out at Royal Ascot with her husband, it appeared that the Countess of Wessex was paying her own tribute to her famous day as a royal bride. For Sophie was in white and black on her big anniversary, just as she was two decades ago when she said ‘I do’ at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. Embed from Getty Images As she…
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History

Royal Pictures from History: Elizabeth at Royal Ascot

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18th June 2019
Every picture tells its own story. In this occasional series, Royal Central looks at some of the most interesting regal images ever taken and today, it’s time to go to Ascot. The meeting, which takes place every June at the famous racecourse just down the road from Windsor Castle, is a high point of the royal calendar and the Queen’s presence is a must at this must see event. As the…
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