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The Chancellor of the Exchequer praises Prince Philip's devotion and humour as he pays tribute

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9th April 2021
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made a very personal tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following news of his death at the age of 99. In a tweet, Rishi Sunak said ”For your humour and positivity, your years of military service, for all the young people you inspired and for the dedication to your duty, the whole nation thanks you.” The focus on Prince Philip’s sense of fun…
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Politicians across the UK pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who has died at the age of 99

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9th April 2021
The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have paid tribute to Prince Philip following the announcement of his death at the age of 99. Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon, tweeted her condolences as news came through, saying ”I am saddened by news that the Duke of Edinburgh has died. I send my personal and deepest condolences – and those the Scottish government and…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: King Juan Carlos of Spain

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5th April 2021
The grandchildren of a monarch navigate the vagaries of royal life more fully than most. While all are born as much loved members of a family, the rules that govern successions mean that they find themselves taking different paths as the years go by. Royal roles beckon for some while others find themselves moving further away from the throne and into a more normal life as time passes. In this…
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April Sparkle: Diana's Diamonds

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5th April 2021
Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Prince Charles and the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. During her lifetime, the Princess had an extensive jewellery collection. Both of jewels she owned as a member of the British Royal Family and as a private…
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The mystery of the queen's daughter who disappeared without trace

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5th April 2021
Within the walls of one of England’s most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England’s most intriguing mysteries. The birth had been much anticipated and much talked about. The baby, a little girl, was immediately taken off to a nursery decked in scarlet and gold where a string of…
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