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CHARLIE PROCTOR: The Queen is absolutely right to call out the selfish anti-vaxxers – let’s hope they take notice

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25th February 2021
This time three months ago I was drawing up a list of celebrities who I was hoping would come out in support of any approved vaccine against Covid-19. My dream list included the likes of Brian Blessed, Sir Elton John, Little Mix and Gemma Collins. All of these people could use their influence to talk sense into those refusing to take the vaccine. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that…
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Royal Pictures from History: Charles and Diana's engagement

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24th February 2021
As a future king, his wedding was always going to be big news. For years, Prince Charles had been the subject of chatter about who and when he would marry and when he did announce his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer, on February 24th 1981, it made headlines around the world. The moment the couple appeared before the cameras for the first time as bride and groom to be captured imaginations with…
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Former Brazilian Imperial Palace destroyed by fire is to be completely restored by 2024

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22nd February 2021
The former Brazilian Imperial Palace, Paço de São Cristóvão, is set to be restored after being destroyed by a large fire.. Located in Rio de Janeiro, the historic palace was largely destroyed by the blaze on 2 September 2018. At the time, the former royal residence was being used as a museum and housed the major part of the collections of the National Museum of Brazil. The building served…
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The history of King Edward VII's Hospital

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19th February 2021
King Edward VII’s Hospital is a private hospital in Marylebone, in central London, often used by the Royal Family. The hospital was established in 1899 at the suggestion of the then Prince of Wales – the future King Edward VII – who would later become the hospital’s patron. During the First World War, the hospital specialised in treating wounding officers. After the…
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