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Six figure sum paid for Queen Victoria coin called 'most beautiful'

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19th January 2019
It’s been dubbed one of the loveliest coins ever minted and, almost two centuries after it was struck, it’s making headlines again. A rare gold five pound coin, featuring an idealised image of Queen Victoria in the early years of her reign, has sold for a six-figure sum at a private auction. The coin, minted in 1839, went for £204,000 when it was put under the hammer by US firm, Heritage…
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The Lost Prince's Photo Album

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18th January 2019
On January 18th 1919, the ringing of a telephone in Buckingham Palace signalled a tragedy for the Royal Family. The call brought news of the death of Prince John, youngest son of King George V and Queen Mary, who had passed away in his sleep at the age of 13. John had been epileptic for most of his short life and had died following a massive seizure. He was buried soon afterwards, his grave marked…
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The House of Windsor's April Babies

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14th January 2019
After all the speculation, now we know. The Duchess of Sussex has confirmed that she is six months pregnant, sharing the news with wellwishers during a walkabout on a day of engagements in Birkenhead. Which means that baby Sussex is due towards the end of April. And while we all know that first babies can keep their parents waiting and that Baby Sussex is possibly set to make their debut at the…
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Meghan's Royal Patronages: Smart Works

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10th January 2019
One of the four new patronages announced by the Duchess of Sussex at the start of 2019 is Smart Works, an organisation which supports women into work. It was set up in 2013 with the aim of providing long term unemployed women with the tools they need to get the job they want. That includes interview training and support so that they have the confidence they require when they go for a job. The…
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