History

2012: A Right Royal Year

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31st December 2012
As 2012 draws to a close, we can all take a look back at what has been a fantastic year for the Royal Family. We’ve celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, the announcement of a Royal Baby, sent members of The Firm to ‘represent’ for us overseas, and heartily sung ‘God Save the Queen’ countless times. We’ve lined the streets of London and The Mall in order to catch a glimpse of Royal…
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Insight

Top 10 Royal Myths - Busted

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30th December 2012
Royal myths – in light of various articles on our site pointing to different myths that surprising amount of people believe, we thought we’d compile our top ten royal myths that are commonly believed plus an explanation of the truth behind it. 1. “The Queen…
Insight

'A Right Royal Toast' - The Royal Family's Favourite Drinks

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30th December 2012
As the new year is approaching why not to salute it with one of the drinks favoured by members of the Royal Family instead of the usual champers? Royals are often seen sipping from glasses of champagne (Pol Roger or Moet & Chandon, both holders of a Royal warrant) or other fine wines in official occasions such as luncheons and state dinners but which are their truly favourite cocktails and…
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Opinion

Australia's Monarchy: Why I Love It

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15th December 2012
The Australian Republican debate has recently been reignited, but thanks to HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall’s recent visit to Australia and the Royal Baby announcement, the Monarch is now more popular than ever down under. I want to explore why I believe the Monarchy is the best thing for Australia. In my books, ‘Australia’ and ‘Republic’ just don’t mix. I…
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Palaces & Buildings

How Buckingham Palace Came To Be

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9th December 2012
Buckingham Palace is well known for being the home of the British Monarch and some of his/her immediate family. But few know the history of this grand and sumptuous building; here is our guide to Buckingham Palace and its history. Buckingham Palace began life not as a Palace…
Queen Elizabeth II

A History Of The Queen's Christmas Message

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8th December 2012
No Christmas day would be complete without the Queen’s Message, broadcasted to the whole Commonwealth of Nations and which has become as traditional as the decorated fir and the filled stocking. Many times and from disparate soureces it has been underlined how the British Monarchy represents and assures a fundamental sense of continuity: the Royal Christmas Broadcast is probably the epitome…
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