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Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II Statues Toppled in Winnipeg, Canada During Protests

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2nd July 2021
Two royal statues in Winnipeg, Manitoba have been torn down by protestors. Protestors participating in a march to raise awareness for atrocities committed against First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples toppled the statues on 1 July. With the discovery of more and more unmarked graves at residential school sites, 1 July was quite different this year. Normally marked by Canada Day celebrations…
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Diana, 60 Years: How Diana is already remembered

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1st July 2021
When Diana, Princess of Wales died tragically in 1997, the loss launched an unparalleled public outpouring of grief. As her sons, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, unveil a new statue in her honour at Kensington Palace, let’s take a look at other memorials to Diana that exist around the world. THE DIANA MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN – HYDE PARK [getty src=”598040222&#8243…
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Diana, 60 years: Who were the parents of Diana, Princess of Wales?

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1st July 2021
Diana Frances Spencer was born 1 July 1961 at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk. She was the fourth of five children of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Spencer, Viscountess Althorp (née Roche.) While many know of Diana and her early years, many might not know much about her parents. In honour of her 60th birthday, Royal Central looks at who John and Frances were and how they had ties…
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Royal Exhibitions: A fresh look at George III in a new exhibition at Kew

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30th June 2021
With museums and historic sites reopening across the United Kingdom, many new notable exhibitions have launched. Historic Royal Palaces have already opened several new exhibitions, with George III: The Mind Behind the Myth opening this week at Kew Palace. [getty src=”1226305528″ width=”594″ height=”396″] King George III is a fairly well-remembered monarch.
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