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Queen Victoria's relationship with her servant back in the spotlight as author claims they may have married secretly

A new book claims that Queen Victoria may have had a secret child with her Scottish servant, John Brown. The book, Victoria’s Secret by Fern Riddell, looks at the relationship between Victoria and her ghillie who was one of the most important members of her household for twent years. The possibility is also examined in an accompanying Channel 4 programme called Queen Victoria: Secret…
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The King’s Remembrancer - the monarchy’s oldest office you’ve probably never heard of

Beneath the pageantry of the British monarchy, amidst the gilded thrones and crimson robes, there exists a little-known figure whose title sounds as though it were plucked from the pages of a Tudor drama: The King’s Remembrancer. Little seen and rarely heard from, the King’s Remembrancer is the oldest continual judicial officer in England and Wales, with roots stretching back to 1154 and…
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Princess Charlene is pretty in pink as she celebrates Prince Albert of Monaco's anniversary

Princess Charlene of Monaco was pretty in pink as she marked one of the biggest moments in her husband’s reign. The Princess joined Albert II for spectacular celebrations held as he reached 20 years as Sovereign of Monaco. For the event, which saw big crowds gather to party with the Prince and Princess, Charlene turned to Oscar de la Renta. The 47 year old chose a striking pale pink…
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A royal affair and a mysterious death shrouded in enigma

The Enigmatic Fate of The Fair Rosamund: Mistress to a King and a Mysterious Death The story of Rosamund Clifford, one of medieval England’s most iconic and enigmatic figures, has long captivated historians and storytellers alike. Known as the “Fair Rosamund,” her beauty was said to rival that of the greatest queens, and her place in the tumultuous court of Henry II and…
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