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The unknown man who was briefly trusted with a very important royal secret

He was among the only people outside a royal inner circle who knew the answer to a question everyone was asking and on a chilly winter’s day he, briefly, became rather famous for that very reason. And given that the person who shared that secret with him was the always formidable Prince Philip, it’s perhaps little wonder that he kept it. That’s a very good reason to stay quiet.John…
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The family secret that gave Anne her name

Anne is one of the most popular names for queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a…
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King Charles salutes the fallen in moving ceremony marking 80 years since the end of World War Two

The King has laid a wreath to remember those lost as he led the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.King Charles, along with Queen Camilla, attended a National Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum on August 15th 2025, exactly 80 years on from VJ Day which saw the surrender of Japanese forces to the Allies and an end to the global conflict…
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The King sends powerful message honouring those who served as he marks VJ Day anniversary

King Charles has sent a powerful message to honour all those who served as he led commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.The King recorded a special address marking eight decades since VJ Day.Speaking from the Morning Room at Clarence House, His Majesty said ”we honour anew all those whose service and sacrifice saw the forces of liberty…
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Princess Anne celebrates 75th birthday with new photo to mark milestone moment

The Princess Royal cuts a relaxed and confident figure in a new birthday portrait released just as she turns 75.With hours to go until her milestone is reached, Anne is seen in a photo taken at her home at Gatcombe to mark the occassion.The Princess, only sister of King Charles III, celebrates her big day on August 15th 2025.In true Anne style, her festivities will be private.
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