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Royal Relations: How Elizabeth II is linked to Harald V of Norway

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21st February 2022
As King Harald marks his 85th birthday, Royal Central looks at the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and the King of Norway. There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful…
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Royal Olympians: Princess Charlene

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15th February 2022
Before she became the Princess of Monaco, Princess Charlene was a swimming champion and Olympian in South Africa who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. As the Summer Olympics begin, let’s look at Princess Charlene’s Olympic career. Charlene…
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Prince Charles in isolation, Prince William overseas - and very real questions about whether Prince Andrew could take on a major royal role

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10th February 2022
Even staying silent, Prince Andrew continues to cause controversy. It’s now weeks since it was announced that his royal patronages had been returned to The Queen and he would no longer be using HRH in an official capacity. ‘There was no visible royal future for him, his time at the forefront of the House of Windsor was over. Or so it seemed. A day of strange royal circumstances…
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The consort's Crown which Camilla will receive

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9th February 2022
During Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee message , it was announced that it is her ‘sincere wish’ for her daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to be given the title of Queen consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne and is crowned King. It…
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Six royal roles that have won Oscars

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8th February 2022
Playing Diana, Princess of Wales has landed actress Kristen Stewart an Oscar nod. She is nominated in the Best Actress category at the 2022 Academy Awards for her portrayal of the princess in the film Spencer. If she does win, she’ll join a whole host of stars who took home the coveted prize thanks to the regal touch. Here are six royal roles that won an Oscar. Henry VIII, played by…
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Royal Olympians: Zara Tindall

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8th February 2022
The British Royal Family counts several Olympians in their midst, but only one member has ever won an elusive medal: Zara Tindall, the only daughter of the Princess Royal, who followed in her parents’ footsteps in equestrianism. Before we take a look at Zara’s path to…
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Monarchy Rules: Elizabeth II

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6th February 2022
As we mark 70 years since The Queen ascended the throne, we’re taking a look back at the life and reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II. Early Life At the time of her birth, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Marywas never meant to be a queen. She arrived on 21 April 1926 as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, Prince Albert and his wife…
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