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Famous portrayals of Anne Boleyn

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20th May 2021
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, has inspired or been mentioned in several works over the years, including books, theatre, and opera. There has also been a number of films and TV shows in which Anne has been represented. With a new programme…
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Do we take Princess Anne for granted?

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19th May 2021
Do we take Princess Anne for granted? This could be the shortest opinion piece in history—yes, we definitely take Princess Anne for granted.Last week, she undertook 11 engagements that were painstakingly detailed by the Royal Family’s Twitter account, and for that…relatively little fanfare from the press and from royal watchers. Of course she’d be that busy, we reason, she’s Princess…
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Máxima at 50: An interview at the palace

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18th May 2021
Queen Máxima received Matthijs van Nieuwkerk at her home at Huis ten Bosch Palace for an interview for her 50th birthday.The interview took place in her office at the Palace and was broadcast on the evening of her birthday. The interviewer brought her a present of a book of poetry, and Queen Máxima indulged him by reading a piece in Spanish. She returned the favour by surprising him with a…
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Máxima at 50: reinventing the role of Queen Consort

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17th May 2021
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands celebrates her 50th birthday today, and Royal Central is looking at her life and role. As Princess of Orange from 2002 and now Queen Consort from 2013, she has been a dedicated wife, mother, and public figure. However, she occupies a somewhat unique position in modern Dutch history. She is the first Queen Consort in more than a century and has worked to make the…
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