British Royals

Two kings, a very unfortunate heir and a prince who had to wait: the men who have been Duke of Edinburgh all have fascinating stories

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13th August 2025
The title of Duke of Edinburgh was made famous around the world by Prince Philip. And as we’d come to expect from a prince who made his own royal rules, he ended passing the title on to two of his sons – the oldest and the youngest. The latest man to hold the title, Prince Edward, came to it in the most extraordinary way. He’s one of only six men to have been Duke of Edinburgh. And each has…
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British Royals

Balmoral closed to visitors as royal move approaches

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11th August 2025
Balmoral has shut up shop for the season as the royal estate prepares for the arrival of The King. His Majesty is expected to spend several weeks at his Scottish estate with Queen Camilla. The couple have a home at nearby Birkhall but Balmoral is where they are joined by the Royal Family for the summer. The holidays proper won’t start until next week at the earliest as Their Majesties…
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Spain

Spain's forgotten queen gets the TV movie treatment but it comes with controversy

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9th August 2025
One of the most fascinating yet largely forgotten queens of the 20th century has been given the TV movie treatment. Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain, great grandmother of King Felipe, will have her story brought to life in a drama series. However, it’s taken two years for Spain’s national broadcaster, RTVE, to put on the show which it commissioned and that’s led to controversy. The…
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British Royals

Prince William, Duke of Cornwall in special message to history makers

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8th August 2025
The Duke of Cornwall has sent a special message to a history making group. The footballers of Truro City received a special good luck message from their county’s duke ahead of an important day. Truro City are the first football team from Cornwall to reach the National League, the fifth tier of English football. They are also the first Cornish side to go fully professional. It’s a big…
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