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Baby Sussex: Harry and Meghan's Instagram announcement of their son's arrival

His mum knows a thing or three about social media and so it’s no surprise that Baby Sussex’s debut rang out loud and clear on Instagram. Within seconds of the official Buckingham Palace announcement of the birth of a son to Harry and Meghan, the couple themselves had posted on their official Instagram to share the news of their little boy’s arrival. If you were hoping for a photo…
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A look at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall - the Thai King's residence

As Thais continue to protest the reign of King Rama X and the government, let’s take a look at the official residence of the King of Thailand. Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, also known as the Ambara Villa, is located within Bangkok’s Dusit Palace and translates to “the royal seat in the sky.” Completed in 1906, it now serves as the primary residence of the…
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Did the White Queen die of plague?

Her story is amongst the most controversial of all the Queens of England and now a new twist has appeared in the tale of Elizabeth Woodville. An expert at the National Archives in London has found a document suggesting that the consort who revolutionised royalty may have…
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Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg: a life in pictures

Jean of Luxembourg, who ruled the tiny state for 36 years, died early this morning. He was 98. As his family say their final farewells to a much-loved member, Royal Central takes a look back at his extraordinary story. From heir to exile, soldier to hero, Grand Duke to patriarch, here are some of the moments that tell his life in pictures. Embed from Getty Images Jean was born on January 5th 1921…
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Opinion: The Wessexes need their own social media

The Earl and Countess of Wessex are two of the hardest-working British royals, ranking third and sixth in the entire family in terms of the number of engagements carried out in 2018. But we just don’t hear as much about their work, and if you ask someone outside of Britain who Sophie or Edward is, you’re likely to get a blank stare. Edward carried out a massive 463 engagements in 2018…
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