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King Philippe sends message to the young during Christmas Eve address

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24th December 2020
King Philippe of the Belgians has delivered his annual Christmas Eve address in Dutch, French and German – the three languages of Belgium. The King spoke of how this year the Christmas celebrations are different and how the world is facing challenges during this pandemic. However, he also spoke of the hope we have for the future where we can once again get out and spend time with our…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Anmer Hall

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24th December 2020
Where is it located? Anmer Hall is situated in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, England. It is located on the royal Sandringham Estate and is 12 miles northeast of King’s Lynn and two miles east of the Queen’s residence at Sandringham. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The current house is described as being of a late-Georgian design as it dates from the…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Highgrove House

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23rd December 2020
Where is it located? Highgrove House is situated southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England. The house is located just six miles away from Gatcombe Park which is another royal residence located between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The original Highgrove House was built between 1796 and 1798 and designed by…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Wood Farm

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21st December 2020
Where is it located? Wood Farm is a farmhouse located in a secluded corner of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the East of England. Who has lived there? The most notable resident of Wood Farm was Prince John, the youngest son of King George V and Queen Mary. The young prince suffered from epilepsy and he lived there with his nanny as his condition deteriorated. The prince died…
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