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Why does the 20th of November have good and bad memories for the Queen?

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20th November 2020
Many dates in royal history will churn up positive and negative memories for members of the Royal Family. Perhaps this is most true for the Queen herself, who has been the head of the House of Windsor for almost sixty-nine years. Several key anniversaries define Her Majesty’s reign. Most prominent is likely February 6, the date of her accession to the throne which also marks the tragic death…
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Diana's early brushes with the media

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12th November 2020
Diana, Princess of Wales was perhaps one of the most photographed women in the world. Born into the aristocratic Spencer family, Diana grew up in close proximity to the Royal Family, often playing with Prince Edward and Prince Andrew. While she grew up close to them, it wasn’t until her relationship with Prince Charles unfolded that Diana would gain worldwide attention. In fact, the year…
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History of Royal Titles: Why is Queen Elizabeth II also known as the Duke of Normandy?

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31st October 2020
In the middle ages, the Duke of Normandy was the ruler of the Duchy of Normandy in northwestern France. In 911, the duchy came from a grant of land given to the Viking leader, Rollo, by Charles III, the Carolingian ruler of West Francia in a bid to stop the Viking onslaught. In 924 and 933, Normandy was expanded by further royal grants, and Rollo’s descendants continued to rule until 1135.
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History of Royal Titles: the Dukedom of Kent

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30th October 2020
The present Duke of Kent has held the title since 1942, but it is a title that has only been awarded twice in the thousand years of the monarchy. A title belonging to Kent dates back to ancient times when Kent was its own kingdom before the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms merged into the kingdom of England. By 860, Kent had merged into a sub-domain ruled by Wessex, and thereafter, a title did not…
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