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Windsor Castle: the final refuge of Britain's longest-reigning King

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15th March 2022
King George III became heir to the throne after the death of his father in 1751. And almost from the moment he became King, in 1760, George would spend most of his reign reigniting a royal interest in Windsor Castle.Windsor had been overlooked after the House of Hanover took the British throne in 1714. Alongside his wife, Queen Charlotte, and their growing family, George III made the move to…
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What is Commonwealth Day?

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14th March 2022
Commonwealth Day is perhaps one of the most important days in the diary of the Royal Family in any given year. But what exactly is Commonwealth Day?Commonwealth Day, formally known as Empire Day, is the celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Since 1977, the day is…
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A timeline of Iñaki Urdangarín's time in prison

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9th March 2022
Over the past 15 months, news of Iñaki Urdangarín being offered new conditions to serve his sentence for tax fraud and money laundering have come out regularly. Let’s take a look back at the timeline of the story. On 12 June 2018, Spain’s Supreme Court ruled to uphold Urdangarín’s prison sentence, although they reduced it to five years and ten months from six years and three months.
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What are Letters Patent?

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7th March 2022
Letters Patent in the United Kingdom are legal instruments typically issued by the monarch.These patents grant an office, right, title, or status to a person. They can also be used for the creation of different corporations or offices, granting city status, granting…
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Unseen portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales takes centre stage in new Kensington Palace exhibition

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3rd March 2022
A previously unseen portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales is among the photos on show in a new exhibition opening at her former home, Kensington Palace.The picture, taken by David Bailey is part of a new event in Jubilee year, Life Through a Royal Lens, which examines the relationship between royalty and photography. The snap was taken in 1988 for one of Diana’s patronages but never…
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The discreet bridesmaid who became a Queen

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28th February 2022
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
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Platinum Jubilee inspires new beer as countdown to celebration weekend really gets under way

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25th February 2022
A brand new beer inspired by the Platinum Jubilee has been launched as the countdown to the big celebratory weekend hit 100 days.Windsor and Eton Brewery saw customers enjoy their  Castle Hill Platinum Pale Ale for the first time on February 22nd 2022. The drink, described as ”distinctive and refreshing” was created to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s…
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