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The secret queen removed from history by a conquering king

She was the long dead widow who was used by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most famous dynasties to disaster before they had even secured the throne. But was she also Queen of England?Eleanor never claimed a crown for herself but as…
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Denmark

This royal summer is for sisters and for swans

Three royal sisters have got together for their traditional summer meet up and it couldn’t have looked more idyllic.Queen Margrethe, who ruled Denmark until her abdication in January 2024, welcomed her younger siblings to Graasten castle where the three usually…
Royal News

The four letter word that made a huge revelation about one of the relationships of Queen Elizabeth II

One four letter word, spoken casually, brought a surprise revelation about one of the closest relationships of Queen Elizabeth II.In the 1990s, there had been much talk about whether the late Queen had warm friendships even with her closest relatives after claims that her eldest son, Charles, had lamented not spending enough time with his parents when younger.Queen Elizabeth’s family…
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Royal News

How Queen Camilla walked into history with brand new title

The Queen walked into history with a brand new title presented in a very special place.Her Majesty became the first woman to hold the post of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom.Queen Camilla’s historic position was conferred as she visited HMS Astute in Plymouth of which she is sponsor. The submarine was celebrating the end of its first commission – another moment of history as…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain shares behind the scenes snapshot of royals ahead of Wimbledon final

King Felipe of Spain travelled to Wimbledon to cheer on Carlos Alcarez in the Men’s Singles Final and gave us a behind the scenes glimpse of life in the royal box.The Spanish king caught up with the Prince and Princess of Wales who were also there. Kate is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and presents the trophies.The Prince and Princess of Wales along with…
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