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Kate's campaign to help nature hits UK shops this weekend

The Duchess of Cambridge has lent her support to a youth-based campaign that aims to help save the bee population in the UK, and young people can sign up to help at their local grocery store. Backyard UK has launched a new campaign called Save the Bees Mission to encourage young people to do their part to help the bee population. According to Backyard UK, young people will have a mission…
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The royal sweet shop

Situated between Abergeldie and Balmoral is a house and little shop which claims a charming association with Queen Victoria’s grandchildren. The shop was originally owned by Mr and Mrs Symon, who were related to Queen Victoria’s devoted Highland servant John Brown and a…
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Mary, Queen of Scots' hiding place could become a wedding venue

She is among the most romantic of all royals and now the tranquil spot where she tried to escape her dramatic fate could be part of modern love stories. The castle where Mary, Queen of Scots hid in an attempt to evade capture and begin a new quest for power could become a wedding venue. Workington Hall in Cumbria became the queen’s refuge in 1568 as she fled from Scotland. Mary had been…
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The Royal Central Podcast: should abdication be the new norm?

This week’s Royal Central podcast looks ahead to the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan. As well as the latest behind the scenes news on the guest list from our Deputy Editor, Brittani Barger, there’s also a debate about whether abdication is changing the way we view monarchies and questions about whether, in the 21st century, monarchs stepping aside is the preferred way of…
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The Royal Central Podcast: changing of the guard?

This week’s Royal Central Podcast looks to the future and events coming up for ruling families across Europe as well as considering the past and some special commemorations taking place in the next few months. Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for their latest chat about all things royal. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/677645181&#8243…
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