British Royals

The historic Scottish title held by Prince William that's in the spotlight once more

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29th June 2024
Since September 2022, Prince William has been Prince of Wales, the title traditionally bestowed on the heir to the throne of England. However, the throne of Scotland has another title for the first in line. And as Prince William heads to Edinburgh to join King Charles and Queen Camilla for the annual Scotland week, it’s this title that is in the spotlight once more. For in this part of the…
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Horses injured in an April London bolt likely to take part in Trooping the Colour

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7th June 2024
After several royal horses were injured during a bolt through London in April, The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) announced the horses are continuing to make progress in their recovery. Three of the five horses injured are now back on duty and are likely to take their place in The King’s Birthday Parade on 15th June, Trooping the Colour. Two are still recovering in the…
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The story of England's first queen consort: Matilda of Flanders

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14th May 2024
Every monarchy has to start somewhere. For England, the ”modern” monarchy started with William the Conqueror and his wife, Matilda of Flanders. Matilda was born in 1031 into the House of Flanders. She was the only daughter of Count Baldwin V of Flanders and Adela of France. The Flanders were of strategic importance to most of Europe and England as they served as a “stepping…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla opens a Coronation Library one year after historic crowning

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8th May 2024
There was a surprise for primary school children in Islington as Queen Camilla opened a new Coronation Library. The opening comes just after the first anniversary of the day she was crowned alongside her husband, King Charles, at Westminster Abbey. As His Majesty continues his treatment for cancer, the 76-year-old Queen made the journey alone to Moreland Primary School. In partnership with the…
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