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Happy birthday Meghan! 39 facts about the Duchess of Sussex

On Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex celebrates her 39th birthday. To mark the occasion, Royal Central is looking back at 39 fun facts about Meghan. 1. Meghan was born on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, USA. She was the third child for her father, Thomas Markle, and the only child of her mother, Doria Ragland. 2. Meghan is actually her middle name after her parents called her Rachel. However…
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The Duchess of Sussex at 39: Her life so far

The Duchess of Sussex, formerly known as Meghan Markle, is an American-born member of the British Royal Family, a philanthropist, and a former actress. From growing up in California to marrying Prince Harry, in honour of her 39th birthday, Royal Central is taking a look back at the Duchess’s life so far. Growing Up Rachel Meghan Markle was born on 4 August 1981 in Los Angeles…
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Two kings, two mistresses and a luxury yacht

In 1937 King Carol II of Romania bought a luxury yacht called Nahlin, which he renamed Luceafarul (The Evening Star) and embarked on a romantic cruise with his mistress, Elena Lupescu. At the time, Elena, who was also known by the names of Lupeasca, Magda, and Duduia, had…
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The night 19 Ottoman princes were killed by their brother

The former church Haga Sophia has been widely reported in the media over recent weeks after the building has been converted into a mosque for the second time. However, what isn’t known to many is that right next to the famous building is a unique hidden story. In a burial chamber, 19 Ottoman princes are buried next to each other, all of whom were killed on the same evening, by their only…
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New Zealand: one country, two monarchs

As a member of the Commonwealth Realms, New Zealand, like 15 other nations, shares the British Royal Family and The Queen as head of state. But what most people don’t realise, is that since 1858, New Zealand has had its own King, through the Māori King Movement, with the…
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The Queen to confer 36 new peerages as allegations of nepotism are made

The Queen, upon the advice of her Prime Minister, is to confer peerages on 36 individuals in a highly controversial honours list. A number of dissolution peerages and political peerages were revealed on Friday, with critics making allegations of nepotism. Among those to be elevated to the House of Lords are former Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, MP of 50 years Ken Clarke, and…
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