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European royals get into the Paralympic spirit and wish their athletes success in touching social media posts

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26th August 2021
On Tuesday, the Japanese capital was once again at the centre of the public discourse when the Paralympic Games were officially opened in Tokyo.  Many members of European royal families joined in the Paralympic spirit and wished athletes from their own respective countries good luck in their challenges and competitions.  Because of current travel restrictions put in place both by the…
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Patronage spotlight: HorseBack UK

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24th August 2021
Horses have been a longtime passion of the Duchess of Cornwall, so it came as no surprise when it was announced she would become the new royal patron of equine therapy charity HorseBack UK. Based in the Scottish Highlands, HorseBack UK’s goal is “to improve health and well-being by inspiring recovery, positive change and renewed purpose amongst those who need it most and improving…
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Queen Noor - her wedding to King Hussein

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23rd August 2021
As she celebrates her 70th birthday, we take a look at the romance and wedding of Queen Noor and King Hussein of Jordan. Queen Noor stepped onto the international stage 43 years ago when she married King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan. Born Lisa Najeeb Halaby, the…
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Royal Mistresses: Alice Keppel

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22nd August 2021
Born 29 April 1868, Alice Frederica Keppel (née Edmonstone) was a British society hostess and a long-time mistress and confidante of King Edward VII. Born in Woolwich Dockyard, Kent, Alice’s father was the Superintendent at the Dockyard and a retired admiral in the…
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If the stars align, The Queen could have a historic runner in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Derby at Epsom

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21st August 2021
Earlier this year, Buckingham Palace announced that The Queen will be attending the Epsom Derby in 2022 to watch the 243rd running of world’s most prestigious race. But, The Queen will be hoping that she will not only be there merely as a spectator, but an owner, with one of her two-year-old horses showing early potential to become a Derby horse. Reach For The Moon, a bay colt, won the…
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Arabella Churchill - mistress and ancestress of popular royal

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16th August 2021
King James II tends to be largely ignored. Following his brother’s long Restoration reign and removal during the Glorious Revolution for his Protestant daughter and son-in-law, his reign can feel like a footnote in a lot of discussions. And unfortunately, those in his life tend to get the same treatment. While he might not have had the many, many mistresses that his brother did, James did have a…
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