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Why Is Prince Edward An Earl, Not A Duke?

In any Royal commentator’s books, the announcement in 1999 that Prince Edward would be made an Earl and not a Duke on his wedding day gave quite a shock. By tradition, male children of the sovereign receive a Dukedom on their wedding day, therefore making their new wife, the Duchess Of X rather than the slightly more confusing ‘HRH Princess Michael of Kent’ as happened for Prince…
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Overseas Gifts To Prince Charles, Camilla, William, Kate & Harry Now Revealed!

A few days ago, Buckingham Palace released a list gifts given to the Queen and Prince Philip over the last few days. They ranged from simple tea towels to such things as a baby llama. Today, in fact just a few moments ago, Clarence House unveiled their list of gifts  received by Royal Family members on overseas tours, given to the Prince Of Wales & Duchess Of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess…
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The Queen And Prince Charles 'Veto' Laws

It has emerged that Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales are using their legal power to veto (halt) bills in Parliament more than was originally thought, according to a new Whitehall document released recently.  At least 39 bills have been subject to Royal approval, with the senior royals using their power to consent or block new laws in areas such as higher education…
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St James's Palace: "Duchess Will Give Birth In July"

St James’s Palace has today confirmed that the Duchess Of Cambridge is to give birth in July of this year. This announcement comes after the Duchess has been to hospital for what is her 12-week scan. The doctors also confirmed for definite that the Duchess if not having twins, crushing various rumours which detailed that she was! The Duchess has been declared now, 12 weeks pregnant, meaning…
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