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Queen Margrethe will not abdicate anytime soon

Following the death of Prince Henrik, rumours that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will abdicate have once again began circulating. These rumours have been around for some years stating that The Queen of Denmark would abdicate in favour of her eldest son and heir, Crown Prince Frederik, mostly due to her advanced age and the very high popularity of both the Crown Prince and his wife, Crown Princess…
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Top 5 royal related films

There have been many royal related films released over the years. I have listed below my top five royal associated films. The King’s Speech: The 2010 film starred Colin Firth as King George VI who struggles with his speech impediment and receives help from an…
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The Queen's Top Five Christmas Messages

The Queen’s Christmas Message, broadcast on television, radio, and the internet on Christmas Day, is a staple of the royal calendar. It is a tradition started by her grandfather, King George V and continued by her father, King George VI via radio broadcast. It wasn’t until the 1957 Christmas Message that they became televised. King George V delivered the first Christmas Message in 1932…
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Kate & Meghan: The new faces of feminism

2017 has been an exciting year for feminism. Women have supported each other as many brave ladies (and some men) have found their voices against their abusers, New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is only 37-years-old, and Saudi Arabia is finally allowing women to drive. As the engagement of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry was announced, some found the need to pick a side; Team…
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Meghan and Kate: It's not a popularity contest

It hasn’t yet been a full 24 hours since the news broke that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged. People are already breaking into ‘Camp Kate’ and ‘Camp Meghan’. I like both and will never choose a favourite. This was bound to happen. Are…
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Royal Engagement - Royal Shakeup?

Undoubtedly, the engagement announcement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has taken the world and royal watchers by storm. What about the Royal Family? According to some, the engagement and impending marriage have shaken up the monarchy. Yes, Meghan is of mixed race, is divorced, an actress, and an American. Surely Meghan’s education of British society, customs, social rules and…
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