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A never before seen royal copy of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is on display for just one week

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29th October 2025
The Royal Family is marking beloved author Jane Austen’s 250th birthday by displaying a never before seen book from Queen Victoria’s private collection. During half-term, Prince Albert’s private copy of Pride and Prejudice will be on display at Windsor Castle. While there are many books in the Royal Collection, this was in the Prince’s private library and he read aloud to Queen…
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The would be king of France, the Comte de Paris, shares his 'great sadness' at the theft of royal heirlooms at the Louvre

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20th October 2025
The would-be king of France, Jean, Comte de Paris, has written of his “great sadness” of the theft of royal jewels from the Louvre over the weekend. On the morning of 19 October, thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre just as it opened and stole nine jewels, including a sapphire tiara, necklace and earrings set that once belonged to Queen Marie Amélie; an emerald necklace and…
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Conquest and civil war: how England's first modern royal house rose to power then lost the crown

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18th October 2025
In 2026, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on show in England for the first time ever. It was created almost 1,000 years ago to tell the story of a moment that changed the country forever but it’s taken until 2025 for it to be displayed in the place at its very heart. It’s expected that royalty will be at the official opening of the exhibition housing it. President Emmanuel Macron gave…
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The other titles Prince Andrew has given up

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17th October 2025
The King’s brother, Andrew, has given up his title and honours in a shock move. In a statement, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II said he would ”no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.” It means he is no longer…
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This was the most eventful coronation in history but it probably got left out of a very famous piece of art

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16th October 2025
When the Bayeux Tapestry comes to England for the first time in almost 1,000 years, it will contain a cliff hanger. For the famous work of art is almost just as famous for its missing ending. Historians have long speculated that the final part most likely contained a representation of the coronation of William the Conqueror as King of England. And it would have been a great ending – for this…
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