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Is this the most haunted royal residence in the world?

It has long been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over twenty-five reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. Claims include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King George III. These sightings happen so often that it has been recorded where you are most likely to see individual monarchs. For example, if you wish to see Queen…
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The hauntings of Schackenborg Castle

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

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 residences in the world. Royal Central takes a look at the stories of Jane’s ghost at Hampton Court Palace. In the…
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The ghosts said to haunt the Tower of London

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

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 located at the opposite end. The Palace is said to be home to a number of ghostly residents, who, despite passing hundreds…
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Tales of Tudor ghosts: Anne Boleyn

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 history, some of which have been thought to be apparitions of famous historical figures. During the spookiest time of the year…
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