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The Prince of Wales speaks out on health issues affecting The King and the Princess of Wales

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7th February 2024
Prince William has made his first public comments on the health issues faced by The King and The Princess of Wales. The Prince spoke out as he arrived at a gala dinner for the London Air Ambulance. [getty src=”1993257821″ width=”414″ height=”594″ tld=”com”] It was the first time William has addressed the situation affecting his wife since…
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The discreet bridesmaid who became a queen

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7th February 2024
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of…
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The line of succession to the British throne

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6th February 2024
The line of succession to the throne of King Charles has already changed since his accession in September 2022. His Majesty was the longest serving heir to the throne in recorded history, holding the position for over seventy years. Now, the line to what is his throne is the longest in the world with thousands in it, including monarchs of other nations. The path to the throne of King Charles…
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sends well wishes after King Charles is diagnosed with cancer

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5th February 2024
The Prime Minster has been among the first to send well wishes to King Charles after Buckingham Palace announced His Majesty is being treated for cancer. Rishi Sunak said ”Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he’ll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well.” Other politicians have also sent messages to…
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The Regency Act: who can stand in for King Charles?

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5th February 2024
The Regency Act of 1937 lays out who stands in for a Monarch in a range of situations where they can’t exercise their functions. It came into force in the first year of the reign of King George VI, when his heir was a ten year old princess called Elizabeth. Now, George VI’s grandson sits on that throne and has already seen the law change once in his short reign. Within months of his…
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