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This forgotten prince was almost King of England and he had a very unusual name

There are some names that just scream royal – George, Edward, Elizabeth, Anne. Kings and queens have a tendency to keep it in the family when it comes to christening their offspring and so a certain quota of names have become associated with royalty. Alphonso isn’t one of them but for over a decade, it was actually the name of England’s heir to the throne and one of the most…
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A moment of history as the Bayeux Tapestry arrives in England for the first time in 1000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in England for the first time in almost 1,000 years, marking one of the most significant cultural loans ever agreed between Britain and France. The extraordinary 11th-century embroidery, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, was transported across the Channel under tight security before arriving at the British Museum in London, where it…
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The real reason Prince Harry can't stay at Buckingham Palace as much talked about trip to UK begins

Prince Harry didn’t give his father enough notice to stay at Buckingham Palace and so he’ll have to find other accommodation while in the UK. On the day Harry is set to arrive in England, July 6, it was reported that he had been barred from staying at the Palace. Initial reports didn’t go into reasons, they merely stated that the prince could no longer take up residence at the…
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Royal bride Harriet Sperling chooses Emilia Wickstead for her much anticipated wedding dress

Harriet Sperling has turned to a favoured royal designer for her wedding dress: Emilia Wickstead. Speaking to British Vogue, Wickstead said, “We aligned on something authentic, traditional and modern.” Sperling’s stunning Italy ivory crepe wedding dress features a square-neck column underdress, a lace over jacket, and a three-metre train. The Leavers Lace lacework is a nod to the…
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