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How Philippa Gregory changed Modern Royal Historical Fiction

English novelist Philippa Gregory has been made a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Other Boleyn Girl author was given the honour for her services to literature and charity. Gregory has been a long-time fundraiser for charitable projects in The Gambia, the smallest country within the mainland of Africa. Through her work, she’s helped to build nearly 200 wells for rural…
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Why are William and Catherine known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland?

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a bumper visit to Scotland, many of our readers have been asking why we have been referring to the couple as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in recent days. When Prince William was made Duke of Cambridge on the day he married Catherine Middleton, he was also bestowed the title of Earl of Strathearn. As such, not only is Catherine the Duchess of…
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Why isn't Zara Tindall a Princess?

One question which has been asked over the years is why Zara Tindall, like her brother, Peter Phillips, does not have a royal title, unlike their royal cousins. They are neither prince nor princess and don’t have the style of HRH in front of their names. Their…
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Like mother, like son - Prince Harry, Diana and the media

Prince Harry and his beloved mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, are bound together by more than just genetics. They are united in their mischievous smiles and their desire to help others. But, there are also other ties that bind. In life, Diana spoke openly about her struggles with mental health, much like her younger son has done on numerous occasions. It was a topic Harry addressed in…
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The wedding uniform of the Duke of Cambridge

The Duke of Cambridge certainly stood out on his wedding day, wearing the Irish Guards Mounted Officer’s uniform in honour of his then-new honorary appointment as Colonel of the Irish Guards. Now, 10 years later, let’s explore his uniform in depth. The Queen announced that William would become Royal Colonel of the Irish Guards on 10 February 2011, assuming the position from Major General…
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