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Queen Elizabeth’s closest confidante: The untold story of Margaret Rhodes - MI6 secretary and the late Queen’s best friend

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4th August 2025
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most iconic public figures in modern history, instantly recognisable around the world. While much has been written about her father and paternal ancestors, less attention has been paid to her maternal family – the Bowes-Lyons. Yet, it was from this side of the family that The Queen’s closest confidante and lifelong best friend emerged: her cousin Margaret…
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Balmoral: the beloved summer home of generations

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4th August 2025
The King and Queen will be spending their summer at Balmoral Castle with their annual stay on the estate in Aberdeenshire coming after a busy time. Balmoral has bee a royal home for over 150 years. What do the royals do when they are on holiday at Balmoral?  The Balmoral estate is a private property, meaning that it belongs to The King personally and is not a working royal home like…
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How the kidnapping attempt on Princess Anne changed royal protection forever

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2nd August 2025
A 1974 kidnap plot exposed deep flaws in the security of Britain’s royals. Half a century on, the system it disrupted remains stronger because of it. In the early 1970s, royal security was less science than symbolism. Police officers in peaked caps stood near palace gates. Detectives accompanied royals on major public outings. But the notion that a direct, violent attack could strike the…
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What Is a Queen Dowager? A title rooted in royal tradition and modern complexity

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1st August 2025
As the monarchy prepares, in time, for the transition from King Charles III to his heir, the Prince of Wales, questions of royal protocol and constitutional formality inevitably begin to surface. Among them, one matter of subtle yet significant consequence awaits a decision by the future King William V: what title will Queen Camilla bear should she outlive her husband? The answer lies in a…
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