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A look back at the York Family’s tumultuous year – a time filled with joy, heartbreak and dilemma

One could say it has been quite a busy year for the York family with both highlights and some more difficult moments. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both welcomed their first child, Sarah, Duchess of York, published another book, and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, found himself dealing with legal issues in the United States. With 2021 coming to a close and 2022 upon us, Royal Central is…
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Taking a look at “Kongsseteren” – The Norwegian Royals Christmas home

Every year, the Norwegian King and Queen celebrate Christmas at the grand royal lodge called “Kongsseteren” in the expensive neighbourhood of Holmenkollen in Oslo. Let us take a look at this magnificent royal property. “Kongsseteren”, formerly called The Kings Villa, is a property and timber lodge which is under the Norwegian Royal Family’s private ownership. The property is mainly…
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If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

We all love a royal what if and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 85 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now? There are two roads to…
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Race to become Platinum Jubilee city enters new phase

The competition for city status, being held to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, is now in its final stages. Entry to the contest has closed – the final date for submitting applications was December 8th 2021. Towns across the UK have put themselves forward for the honour. Among the contenders is the Cornish resort of Marazion which, with just over 1,400 residents, would be the…
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