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Prince William set to ban Prince Andrew from his coronation as heir to throne plans tougher line

Prince William will ban Prince Andrew from his coronation according to reports that indicate the heir to the throne wants an even tougher line taken on his errant uncle. The Sunday Times, in an exclusive, says that the Prince of Wales will bar Andrew from all parts of royal life in the future as he remains deeply concerned about the damage that his uncle poses to the reputation of the…
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Conquest and civil war: how England's first modern royal house rose to power then lost the crown

In 2026, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on show in England for the first time ever. It was created almost 1,000 years ago to tell the story of a moment that changed the country forever but it’s taken until 2025 for it to be displayed in the place at its very heart. It’s expected that royalty will be at the official opening of the exhibition housing it. President Emmanuel Macron gave…
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The other titles Prince Andrew has given up

The King’s brother, Andrew, has given up his title and honours in a shock move. In a statement, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II said he would ”no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.” It means he is no longer…
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Back to Sarah Ferguson: how Prince Andrew's decision to give up his titles affects his former wife

Prince Andrew is giving up the use of all his titles and it’s already impacting those around him. The King’s brother will no longer be known as the Duke of York and that means a change for his former wife. Since their divorce in 1996, she’s been known as Sarah, Duchess of York. Now she will revert to her maiden name and be called Sarah Ferguson. The decision comes as…
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The Bayeux Tapestry is on its way to England: this is why I think it's the perfect way to tell history to a new audience

In just under a year’s time, London will be the setting for one of the most famous pieces of royal history of all. The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of how William the Conqueror won the throne of England at Hastings and changed the country forever, will go on show at the British Museum in the autumn of 2026. It’s the first time it will ever have been displayed in England.
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