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How Katherine Parr, the royal at the heart of Firebrand, became Queen of England

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6th September 2024
‘Firebrand’ tells the story of how Katherine Parr became the final wife of King Henry VIII and how her new role as queen put her in danger. Here, we recount how a woman with no royal status of her own became Queen of England. King Henry VIII was notorious for having many wives. On 12 July 1543 he would marry his sixth and final wife, Katherine Parr. A year after his fifth queen…
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The Yorks

Prince Andrew's future at Royal Lodge in the spotlight again as King Charles changes security arrangements

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21st August 2024
The ongoing debate about whether the Duke of York will continue to live at one of the most famous houses on the Windsor estate, Royal Lodge, appears to have entered a new phase. The Sun on Sunday reports King Charles will not renew the contract for his younger brother’s security team when it ends this autumn. Since Andrew lost police protection in 2022, Charles has been paying for…
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British Royals

King Charles goes into battle with another fountain pen and comes out smiling

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1st August 2024
Many may recall when King Charles first ascended the throne and he went viral for a few mishaps with pens while signing documents. The King has now made a quip about his travails with fountain pens as he arrived in Scotland ahead of his summer break. His Majesty paid visit to a giant peat bog which was recently given UNESCO world heritage site status. During the visit, The King was given a tour…
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British Royals

The tiara designed by a prince for a queen

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28th July 2024
The Queen Victoria Emerald Tiara was designed by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. Thetiarawas made by court jewelers under his supervision in 1845. According to records, the Prince took a key interest in the re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor…
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How sport showcases are bringing Prince George and Princess Charlotte on to the public stage

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16th July 2024
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have shown again that they are following in mum and dad’s footsteps with strong support for sport. The Prince and Princess of Wales have been regulars at many sporting events throughout the years and now their children are carrying on the tradition. It shows the importance this new generation of royals puts on all kinds of sport. That was very clear at…
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