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Diana, 60 Years: Diana's favourite home? Kensington Palace's part in the life of a princess

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30th June 2021
As we continue to explore the many facets of Diana, Princess of Wales’s life, let’s take a look at her residence, Kensington Palace, and how it became entwined with her public image. Kensington Palace has been an official residence of the British Royal Family dating back to the 17th century and has housed monarchs including Queen Victoria, as well as other famous royals including Princess…
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What is a royal ship sponsor?

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30th June 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge was announced as the new Royal Navy vessel HMS Glasgow’s sponsor while The Queen is in Scotland for Holyrood Week. Kate will be the latest in a long line of royal women who have acted as Sponsors for the Royal Navy, so let’s take a look at some of the most famous examples. To be named a ship’s Sponsor is a huge honour for the women in the Royal Family. It…
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King Philippe and Prince Gabriel fly on new military aircraft

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25th June 2021
On Wednesday, His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians visited Melsbroek Air Force Base to view a new A400M airbus.  On this visit, he was joined by his first son and second child, Prince Gabriel.  During the aircraft’s first flight, which was carried out at a low altitude, instructions were given in two languages. During the second flight, carried out at about 10000 feet above the…
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The history of the Earldom of Dumbarton

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24th June 2021
It’s a fact universally acknowledged that a royal dukedom rarely comes without a secondary title. The Queen normally hands out several subsidiary titles to those she creates a duke and Prince Harry was no exception. When his grandmother made him Duke of Sussex on his…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia present ABC journalism prizes

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23rd June 2021
On Tuesday, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain presented three journalism awards.  The ceremony, which took place at the new ABC headquarters in Madrid, was held to award three journalism prizes: the “Mariano de Cavia” Prize, which went to Javier Cercas, the “Luca Tena” Prize, which went to José María Carrascal, and the “Mingote” Prize, which went to Ricardo…
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