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The dramatic debut of a royal who would change the Crown forever

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16th June 2025
He was the man who wore the Crown of two countries but his birth left many wondering if he would survive to succeed his mother. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of England and while his reign began the process of unifying two kingdoms, his debut was dramatic and dangerous.A queen forced to cling to her CrownJames was the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord…
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George, Charlotte and Louis made a touching gesture to King Charles at Trooping - at Catherine's command

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14th June 2025
King Charles received a very touching nod, quite literally, at Trooping the Colour from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.And it was their mum, the Princess of Wales, who made sure the youngsters got the sweet tribute right.As the Ascot Landau carriage carrying the Princess and her children approached the dais outside Buckingham Palace where The King was taking a salute…
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Ascot Landaus and Barouches - the significance of the carriages used at Trooping The Colour

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14th June 2025
The annual Trooping The Colour parade is taking place at Horse Guards to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign.Some members of The Royal Family are attending the event on horse back, with the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal and Duke of Edinburgh processing down The Mall on horses from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.Whereas in previous years The King also took part in the…
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The most extraordinary and unbelievable royal scandal

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13th June 2025
There are a number of events in English royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life and would be questioned for decades.James II was not an overly popular monarch; he was Roman Catholic (and was married to a Roman Catholic), attempted to…
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