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Monarchy Monday: How to receive a Royal Patronage

Prince Harry, Patron of Sentebale, speaking at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup. Running a charity is a tiring, yet rewarding, process. The success on helping others balances on how much awareness you can draw to your charity. One way to achieve this is by getting the help from a Royal Patron. Receiving a Royal patronage will not only bring publicity to your cause, but will build the status of…
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When fire devastates England’s treasures

Some of the greatest insights of our history are embedded in the stately homes that lay across the country, full of stories that would put the saying “if these walls could talk” to shame. Unfortunately, with older homes fire safety doesn’t match that of…
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Introducing the Town Crier Tony Appleton

As the birth of the new Royal Princess was announced, the unofficial town crier of England, in full pomp and splendour, made an appearance on the steps of the Lindo Wing. On the steps he cried: “Oyez, Oyez! On this day the 2nd of May in the year 2015, we welcome with…
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Monarchy Monday: Royal Birth Celebrations From Different Monarchies

We are all familiar with the practices that will take place once the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son or daughter are born. Not only are there traditional celebrations, but Commonwealth countries around the world will have their unique way of celebrating the birth of a sibling for Prince George. I am sure everyone is as excited as I am to see what each country will come up with. For now…
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Getting to know our neighbours: The Monarchy of the Netherlands

The British Royal Family is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most recognised monarchies. But how much do you know about the other Royal Families across the globe? In this new series, we will help break down each monarchy for you, so you have a better idea of who is who. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Máxima. Let’s make a start with the Monarchy of the…
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The Duchess of Kent - living life in the shadows

Katharine Kent will be an unfamiliar name to many, but in Royal circles she became well-known, causing controversy with her conversion to Catholicism in 1994. Born Katharine Worsley on February 22nd 1933, her upbringing was that of a ‘commoner’ in the Yorkshire countryside, albeit growing up amidst the surroundings of a stately home, Hovingham Hall. Her parents, Sir William and Lady Joyce sent…
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