History

How The English Monarchy Began

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13th April 2013
There’s no doubt with us that the British Monarchy is the most iconic and famous Monarchy in the world. Its history, though, is just as iconic as its present. In this article, we explain how England, and then Britain’s Monarchy came to begin to in bite size chunks. Roman Origins Prior to any homeland Monarchy in Britain, England was part of the Roman Empire as a Roman colony. Britain…
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Top 5 Most Beautiful Castles In Britain

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12th April 2013
There is no doubt that Britain’s history means it has some of the most fantastic residences in the world. We have decided, in a break with ‘strictly royal’ content, we’d provide you all with a list of 5 of the most beautiful castles in England. Hope…
Opinion

Why Princess Anne Is The Royal Family's Unsung Hero

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9th April 2013
With all the fuss about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge being made every time a new engagement is announced, it’s worth reflecting sometimes that despite their public appearance, and the media coverage of their appearances, they are by no means the most active…
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British Reaction To Baroness Thatcher's Death

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8th April 2013
Despite Thatcher’s controversial policies and stance, Britain is in mourning for one of its most memorable Prime Ministers. A Tweet from the British Monarchy’s Twitter account said, Her Majesty The Queen The Queen “was sad to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher. HM will be sending a private message of sympathy to the family” The British Flag now flies at…
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Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013

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8th April 2013
Along with Her Majesty and many conservatives around the world, I am truly saddened at the passing of Baroness Thatcher. But at the same time, I am forever grateful that she lived and fought. She was my Prime Minister as I grew up in the UK, and was a keen influence on my…
The Sussexes

Prince Harry Appoints New Private Secretary

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3rd April 2013
“His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales has been pleased to appoint Mr Edward Lane Fox to the position of Private Secretary,” the official press release read. Mr Lane Fox is currently a Senior Associate with the global financial communications firm, RLM Finsbury. Previously he was Chief of Staff to the company’s Founder, Roland Rudd. Before joining Finsbury, Mr Lane Fox was an…
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5 Things You Didn't Know About British Royal Funerals

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31st March 2013
1. Planning Ahead Funerals for top members of the Royal Family are already planned ahead. For many years, the funerals for Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh have been planned on the occasion they should die. The Queen and the Duke have alway…
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RSPCA Say "Queen's Swans Being Illegally Hunted For Food"

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31st March 2013
Mute swans are being targeted by people with crossbows as the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) say people are trying to catch them for food. Unfortunately for these people, it is unlawful in the UK to hunt Mute Swans because they’re all legally property of Her Majesty The Queen. This law comes from a time when swan was reserved as a delicacy for the Monarch, and…
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