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Mary, Queen of Scots' hiding place could become a wedding venue

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12th September 2019
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?

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10th September 2019
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?

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7th September 2019
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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Prince Luiz of Braganza to become Chairman of Brazil's House of Foreign Relations

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4th September 2019
This week, the Brazilian national press announced that the Brazilian royal, Prince Luiz Philippe of Orléans-Braganza will become the new Chairman of the House of Foreign Relations Committee. The change of office will happen when the current post holder, the son of President Eduardo, is appointed as Ambassador to the United States. His Royal Highness Prince Luiz Philippe of Orléans-Braganza is…
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