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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 a film that’s being teased in a brand new trailer. ‘Queen Marie of Romania’ focuses on the royal’s…
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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 home to royalty for centuries, gets under way on 7 December when visitors will find themselves surrounded by glittering festive…
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A record breaking number of awards for 'The Favourite', the story of Queen Anne

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3rd December 2018
‘The Favourite’, the film about Queen Anne starring Olivia Colman, has won a record number of prizes at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs). The movie focused on the monarch’s powerful female friendships, picked up ten gongs at the ceremony including ‘Best Actress’ for Olivia Colman who plays Anne. Also honoured was Rachel Weisz who plays Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough…
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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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State Banquet in Spain as King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome China's President

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29th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have hosted a State Banquet in Madrid in honour of the President of China and his wife. During the dinner, at the Royal Palace in the city, Felipe VI spoke of the bonds and shared goals between the two countries and looked towards future ties. Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan joined King Felipe and Queen Letizia at the gala as day two of their State Visit to Spain came to an…
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