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How Richard III became one of the 21st century's most celebrated royals

The House of Windsor is the most famous royal dynasty of the 21st century, producing more than its fair share of celebrated figures. But the regal story of the 2000s has included more than its fair share of appearances from a long dead king. He’s almost as familiar a figure in the royal headlines as the family that holds the throne now. And, right on cue, as a new reign begins, the Windsors…
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From corgis to Beth - meet the new top dogs at Buckingham Palace

Paw prints will continue to be found around Buckingham Palace, but this time they won’t belong to corgis. Instead they will be from Queen Camilla’s Jack Russells. Beth, 11, and Bluebell, 10, will move into Buckingham Palace with their humans, a.k.a. King Charles and Queen Camilla, once renovations are complete. Until then, they will continue to live at Clarence House. Queen Camilla…
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Is Queen Elizabeth II the greatest monarch of them all?

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon”. These are the shocking words that echoed through the United Kingdom just a month ago. Despite her age and her health concerns in recent times, the death of Queen Elizabeth II came as a surprise to many and caused a country to think, again, about its own image. Looking back at those days and the late Queen’s life, it’s…
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