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The ambitious Queen of England accused of being a witch by her enemies

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25th October 2023
Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at times when enemies…
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History

Royal Ghost Stories: Elizabeth I

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24th October 2023
She’s one of the most famous queens in history and died in 1603. Since then numerous royals (and monarchs themselves) have claimed to have seen the departed monarch in ghost form, and we are taking a look at some of those ghost stories. Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth I has been said to haunt Windsor Castle and has appeared before several monarchs. She has been seen floating from the…
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The horrifying but true story of the Nepalese Royal Family

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22nd October 2023
A living nightmare occurred in Nepal on 1 June 2001 when many of the Nepalese Royal Family were slaughtered by one of their own. The Royal Family was gathered at Narayanhiti Palace for a party when Crown Prince Dipendra began his murder spree. The Crown Prince shot and killed his parents, King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, along with his siblings, aunts and other family members.
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The royal bridesmaid who became a queen

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21st October 2023
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
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It's Christmas! Royals get festive season started early by announcing tree theme for Windsor Castle

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21st October 2023
The Royal Family will be getting into the holiday spirit soon! They will decorate two royal residences this holiday season for visitors to enjoy in England and Scotland. The Royal Collection Trust has announced the holiday season themes for Windsor Castle in Windsor and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.  Windsor Castle’s Christmas display will be open to visitors from 30 November…
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