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Royal Wedding coverage wins TV award

The BBC’s coverage of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has scooped a prestigious broadcasting award. It won Best Live Event at the Royal Television Society awards in London. In the citation that went with the award, the RTS said the programme was ‘’ a very British spectacle captured with great style and flair’’. The other nominations in the category were ‘The Real Full…
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Centuries old royal gift goes on show for the first time

A thank you present from a king and queen in exile to one of their supporters is about to get its first ever public viewing. A silk bedspread, given by King James II and his wife, Maria of Modena, to a family who accompanied them into exile following the Glorious Revolution of 1688 will be displayed in Cumbria. Visitors to Sizergh Castle will now be able to view the 300 year old piece which was…
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The Cambridges and Sussexes send condolences to New Zealand

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have sent their condolences to the people of New Zealand following the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch. At least forty nine people are known to have died after attackers opened fire at the buildings. In their statement, the couples said: ‘’Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the people who lost their lives…
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The Prince of Flowers

The Prince of Wales has always been passionate about nature and his work on the environment encompasses global issues. But a little closer to home there’s nothing the heir to the throne likes more than a potter in his gardens and as spring attempts to get under way (Storm Gareth aside), the prince has begun his now traditional practice of sharing lots of photos of his flowers. Thanks to the…
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