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History in the making for the Duke of Gloucester

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16th September 2021
The Duke of Gloucester has been visiting Ipswich this week to open a new archive and heritage centre, connect with students at the University of Suffolk, and visit Sutton Hoo.The Duke visited The Hold, which was created in partnership with the University of Suffolk, and is a new archival service funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and several different Suffolk heritage organisations.
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A regal date for royal beginnings

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15th September 2021
There’s a day in early autumn which has rather regal tinges right now. It’s when three of Europe’s best known royals celebrate their birthday while the continent’s longest reigning king marks the beginning of his rule on the same date. But while the…
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Queen Letizia's year in pictures as she celebrates 49th birthday

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15th September 2021
Queen Letizia celebrates her 49th birthday today, so let’s take a look at her royal year, from last September to today, to chart what she’s achieved. Queen Letizia, along with her husband King Felipe, have worked tirelessly over the past year to support Spain as it continues through this global health crisis. It has also been a year that saw more visibility for her teenage daughters…
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Reach For The Moon - a horse bred by The Queen and destined for for the stars?

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11th September 2021
“Reach for the moon. Evenif you miss, you will land among the stars!” – Norman Vincent PealeIf the stars align next year, then The Queen could have a live contender in The Derby – the world’s most prestigious flat race.Reach For The Moon – a two-year-old colt owned by the monarch – has already won the Group 3 Solario Stakes, and has finished…
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