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Learn to dress like a royal through free online course from the University of Glasgow

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3rd August 2019
While the ‘Kate effect’ and ‘Meghan effect’ has fashionistas racing to their laptops every time the duchesses step out in a new ensemble, royal fashion lovers rejoice, as there is a new way to indulge in your passion. The University of Glasgow has collaborated with Historic Royal Palaces to develop a five-week online course and best of all it is free! The course, A History of Royal…
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The Illegitimate Royals: James, Duke of Monmouth

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1st August 2019
Many royal illegitimate children are kept out of sight in a quiet country house. However, James Scott, Duke of Monmouth was quite opposite – he was a popular and well-known royal offspring who stayed in the spotlight for much of his life.  Born to King Charles II and Lucy Walter on 9 April 1649 in Rotterdam, he was originally called James Fitzroy (Fitz being a common surname for…
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Royal Weddings: Wedding of Zara Phillips to Mike Tindall

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30th July 2019
Just months after the high profile wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, Zara Phillips married her longtime boyfriend, Mike Tindall on 30 July 2011. It wasn’t a wedding full of cameras and politicians but an event with a down to earth feeling. Zara Phillips is the granddaughter of The Queen and daughter of Anne, Princess Royal. Her father, Captain Mark Phillips, an English Olympic…
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GALLERY: Royals at the departure gate

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29th July 2019
It’s the starting point for many a summer break from the UK and this week, it gets a regal visitor. The Princess Royal is set to open the new terminal extension at London Luton, arriving at the departure gates at the height of holiday season. It will be the latest in a…
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This Week at Royal Central

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28th July 2019
It’s been an exciting week at Royal Central. We turned seven on July 25th 2019 and launched a brand new look site to mark the day! It’s faster, easier to navigate and packed with even more royal news and features. We can’t wait to hear what you think so head to ourhome pageto enjoy the very latest. Royal News This week, we’ve brought you exclusive photos…
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