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The Consort Conundrum - what would you call the King's husband or the Queen's wife?

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31st October 2022
The debate about why Queen Camilla is regularly called The Queen Consort rather than just The Queen opens up another discussion. For in the past decade, the majority of European nations that have monarchies have legislated for same sex marriage. However, royal laws haven’t caught up. In the future, if a king takes a husband or a queen takes a wife, what title will be bestowed upon…
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The hauntings of Schackenborg Castle

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29th October 2022
For several years, Prince Joachim of Denmark lived at Schackenborg Castle with his family. However, while it was a happy home for the younger son of Queen Margrethe II, one thing worried him about his royal residence. The ghosts. Prince Joachim told that he fears meeting…
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The haunting of a tragic queen

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28th October 2022
She was the queen who gave Henry VIII the son he so desired but Jane Seymour’s story had far from a happy ending. The consort died just a few days after presenting the Tudor monarch with his longed for male heir and is now said to haunt one of the most famous royal…
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The House of Windsor and the role of Captain General of the Royal Marines

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28th October 2022
It is one of the most prestigious roles in the British military and now Buckingham Palace has announced that the position of Captain General of the Royal Marines will be held by King Charles III. His Majesty’s tenure was announced on October 28th 2022, the 358th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Marines. King Charles spoke of his pride as he took on the role, saying ”it…
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The ghosts said to haunt the Tower of London

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28th October 2022
Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of The Tower of London is steeped in history and has occupied a major part in royal life since it was constructed by William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago. The Tower has been the backdrop to royal life, beheadings, scandals…
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The royal ghosts of Holyroodhouse

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27th October 2022
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has been an official royal residence since the early 1500s. It’s currently the official Scottish residence of The King. Located in the centre of Edinburgh, it stands in all its grandeur at one end of the royal mile, while Edinburgh Castle is…
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The spooky stories told about one of the most romantic royal castles

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27th October 2022
Glamis Castle is steeped in history. Located in Angus, Scotland, it has been the seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and home to the Lyon family since the 14th century. An author you may have heard of, William Shakespeare, used it as inspiration for “Mac, err, “the Scottish play.” 2020 has been crazy enough, let’s play it safe and not tempt fate. Many of you may know it as the…
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Tales of Tudor ghosts: Anne Boleyn

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24th October 2022
Many people believe that there is a supernatural world beyond our own; a world where ghosts, spectres and past souls roam free – or perhaps stay on earth to complete some unfinished business. These beliefs have brought up hundreds of reported sightings throughout…
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The Orb and Sceptre at the Coronation of King Charles III

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21st October 2022
The Sovereign’s Orb and The Sovereign’s Sceptre are two of the most famous pieces of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Housed within Jewel House in the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels include over 100 objects and 23,000 gemstones. The Crown Jewels are part of the Royal Collection and are held in trust for the nation by the Monarch. The Orb and Sceptre were placed on Elizabeth II’s…
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