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Are Infantas Elena and Cristina travelling to Abu Dhabi for King Juan Carlos' birthday?

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29th December 2021
While over the past few weeks speculation was set on King Juan Carlos I of Spain spending the Christmas season and his birthday in Spain, it seems like plans may have changed. Spanish magazine Semana reports that Infantas Elena and Cristina, the two daughters of King Juan Carlos and sisters of the current King Felipe, have made plans to travel to Abu Dhabi, where their father has been living…
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How many people in the UK are older than The Queen?

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27th December 2021
As she approaches a milestone in her already historic reign, another claim to fame has been made for The Queen. New research has pinpointed how many of her subjects have actually lived longer than her.Her Majesty was born in April 1926 and will celebrate her 96th…
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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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