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The long dead widow used by Richard III to banish the Princes in the Tower

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29th December 2021
The story of the Princes in the Tower and their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much of his argument for taking the throne from the sons of his older brother, Edward IV, rested on rumours of a romance between two people who were already dead…
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Charles & Camilla's year in review: A focus on important issues

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28th December 2021
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have had a busy year despite the pandemic. January was off to a positive start with the launch of the Duchess’s Reading Room,with Clarence House calling the space a place “for book lovers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.” For the first season, Camilla recommended The Mirror and the Lightby Hilary…
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How many people in the UK are older than The Queen?

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27th December 2021
As she approaches a milestone in her already historic reign, another claim to fame has been made for The Queen. New research has pinpointed how many of her subjects have actually lived longer than her. Her Majesty was born in April 1926 and will celebrate her 96th…
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The Queen's year in review: A year of heartbreak and difficult circumstances

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26th December 2021
2021 has brought a year of joy, personal heartbreak, and difficult circumstances for many people worldwide, and The Queen is no exception. As the year comes to a close, Royal Central is looking back on Her Majesty’s year and all the highs, lows, and little moments in between. January January started the year with business as usual as the United Kingdom endured a third national lockdown due…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde bring Christmas cheer to flood victims and ICU staff

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23rd December 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde travelled to Verviers to take part in an activity aimed at helping victims of the July floods. Shortly before their holiday break is about to begin, the King and Queen of the Belgians made their way to the Liège province’s town on Wednesday, 22 December, to assess the situation in an area that was among the most affected by the devastating floods that…
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