Royal Christmas

The story of Sandringham, home to the Royal Family at Christmas

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23rd December 2023
King Charles III is gathering the Royal Family around him at Sandringham for Christmas celebrations. It’s been the setting for many royal festive seasons. Learn more about the main house on His Majesty’s estate in Norfolk. Where is it located? Sandringham House is located in the Parish of Sandringham in Norfolk in the East of England. The Grade II property is set in 20,000 acres…
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Features

The royal links to November 5 - remember, remember….

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5th November 2023
Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot…” November 5th is still considered to be one of the most important dates in British history. But why? What are the royal links? And why do we still mark it today? On 13 April 1570, Guido ‘Guy’ Fawkes was born in York, England. He was to become one of the greatest criminal masterminds in history. The daring escapade…
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Features

Royal Ghost Stories: The Tower of London

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29th October 2023
Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of The Tower of London is steeped in history and has occupied a major part in royal life since it was constructed by William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago. The Tower has been the backdrop to royal life, beheadings, scandals…
British Royals

Who was Prince William of Gloucester?

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8th October 2023
Nowadays, he is referred to as ‘The Other Prince William’, but who was Prince William of Gloucester and why was his life cut so tragically short? On 18 December 1941, Prince William Henry Andrew Frederick was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire to Prince Henry, Duke of…
Palaces & Buildings

A brief history of Birkhall - one of The King's favourite royal residences

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6th January 2023
Where is it located? Birkhall is one of the Scottish residences of the British Royal Family which is located on the Balmoral Estate in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. When was it built,and when was it used as a royal residence? Birkhall was built in 1715 and was originally owned by the Farquharson family, before being acquired by the Gordon family. Queen Victoria and Prince…
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Features

Is this the most haunted royal residence in the world?

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31st October 2022
It has long been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over twenty-five reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. Claims include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King George III. These sightings happen so often that it has been recorded where you are most likely to see individual monarchs. For example, if you wish to see Queen…
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