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The two weddings of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII

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27th December 2021
It was a royal union that changed England forever. The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn followed years of legal wrangling by the king which led to a religious revolution and an international controversy. When they said ‘I do’, they did so in secret but five centuries on, the question remains – how many clandestine ceremonies did Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn take part in?Their union…
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Review: Secrets of Diana's Last Royal Christmas

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24th December 2021
EM Productions has released “Secrets of Diana’s Last Royal Christmas” just in time for Christmas itself.The one-hour long programme focuses on Diana’s last Christmas as a member of the Royal Family before her separation from the Prince of Wales.It begins with Diana speaking about Christmas, saying, “Christmas brings its own painful stresses to so many people…
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Royal Family Christmas Cards through the years

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23rd December 2021
Through the years, the Royal Family has often sent out holiday cards featuring new or rare photos of themselves and their families. Royal Central is taking a look at the tradition that dates back to the days of King George V and Queen Mary.1914King George V and Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandparents, sent this greeting to troops fighting in World War I. The card reads…
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A city status bid from the Falklands in The Queen's Platinum Jubilee contest

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23rd December 2021
Stanley in the Falkland Islands has applied for city status as part of the contest marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.The full list of areas hoping to win the coveted title has been revealed with the final decision resting with Her Majesty.She’ll be advised by a panel and ministers with the choices announced in the spring of 2022. Those applying were asked to show their…
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