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"The Crown" once again makes the Golden Globes nomination list

The nominations for the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and once again, Netflix’s The Crown has made the list. The show has been nominated for Best TV Series – Drama. Imelda Staunton is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth Debicki is also nominated for her role as Diana under the Best-Supporting…
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Prince Albert, the royal skater

Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s beloved consort, was an eager skater who loved winter sports as part of enduring royal pleasure. Not only did he drive the Queen’s sledge when the royal couple were visiting Brighton during a sudden snowfall, but he also enjoyed charming activities such as building a snowman with the growing brood of royal children. Windsor and the royal Christmas became part of…
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How the Spanish royals celebrate Christmas

Each family has its own Christmas tradition, and royal families are no exception. The Spanish Royal Family starts Christmas festivities by releasing their Christmas cards earlier in December that they will be sending out to those who send them holiday cards over the…
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If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, would Charles III have ever been king?

On December 10th 1936, King Edward VIII signed an Instrument of Abdication which ended his brief reign. As his pen moved across the paper, his Crown passed to his brother who became King George VI. Almost eighty years later, George’s grandson is now Charles III. He became King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother and George’s daughter, on September 8th 2022. The line from…
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Queen Victoria's Winter Sledge

Queen Victoria’s winter sledge became synonymous with the Windsor Christmas, at least during the lifetime of Prince Albert, who is rightly credited with popularising Christmas traditions in England, including that of the Christmas tree. The royal trees were decorated with coloured wax candles, sweets, toys and artificial snow, whilst the gifts exchanged by the Royal Family were gathered beneath…
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