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Famous portrayals of Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, has inspired or been mentioned in several works over the years, including books, theatre, and opera. There has also been a number of films and TV shows in which Anne has been represented. With a new programme premiering soon on Channel 5 about Anne’s final months, Royal Central is looking at some of the stars who have brought her…
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The Edinburghs

The Earl and Countess of Wessex head to Somerset for day of engagements

As restrictions on everyday life continue to lift and the world starts to return to pre-pandemic levels, the Earl and Countess of Wessex headed to the West Country on Monday to visit a vaccination centre as their first stop on a day of engagements in Somerset. Their Royal Highnesses started the day at the Vaccination Centre at the Bath and West Showground, one of the country’s largest…
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King Charles III

Music in the forest for Prince Charles as his visit to Northern Ireland continues

For the final stop on day one of a two-day tour of Northern Ireland, Prince Charles visited Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Armagh. During the engagement, the Prince took the time to learn how the park operates to reduce erosion on traditional stonework. He also learned how local trade is supported by buying sheeps’ wool to create fleeces to underlay the footpaths. [getty…
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Princess Anne and Family

Zara at 40: Building a family of her own

The daughter of the Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips, Zara Anne Elizabeth Tindall (née Phillips) was born 15 May 1981 at 8:15 p.m. in the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London, weighing in at 7lbs and nine ounces. When Zara was born in 1981, at the request of her mother, she was not given an official title with the style of Royal Highness. Automatically, Zara is not entitled to…
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