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Do you have a subscription to True Royalty tv? If so, you know of the countless features from commentary from royal experts. If you haven’t yet subscribed, want to see what you are missing out on? True Royalty is must-see tv that no one should miss out on! From The Queen and Diana to the younger generation of royals like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it has it…
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Tune in to True Royalty's A Tale of Two Sisters

As we are finally to the weekend, True Royalty has a great show for you to watch while relaxing on this Saturday, “A Tale of Two Sisters: Elizabeth II and Margaret.” It focuses on Her Majesty The Queen and her younger sister, the late Princess Margaret who are very different people. While The Queen had to worry about ruling a country and serving as the head of state for several nations…
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The common illness that killed a queen

In the early autumn days of 1537, King Henry VIII was celebrating as his court welcomed a prince. His longed for son and heir, Edward, had been born on October 12th at Hampton Court Palace to widespread rejoicing.  Preparations were in full swing for an elaborate…
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Hampton Court Palace puts rare Elizabeth I dress on display

It is thought to be the only surviving remnant of the famous wardrobe of Elizabeth I. Now visitors to Hampton Court Palace can see a fragment of one of her most famous dresses for themselves. The exquisitely embroidered fabric is now on show at the Tudor palace, next to one of the best known portraits of the Virgin Queen which is believed to show her wearing the material. For the first timem…
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Lady Jane Grey, England's Forgotten Queen: An interview with Dr Helen Castor (Part 2)

Today we continue with the final part of Chief Reporter Kristin Contino’s interview with historian, author, and BBC documentary presenter Dr Helen Castor (Read the first part of the interview here). Castor recently travelled to America to present lectures about Lady Jane Grey for the Royal Oak Foundation, the U.S. affiliate of the National Trust, as part of their renowned lecture series.
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