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Memorial to Welsh Princess vandalised

A few weeks ago a memorial plaque which was dedicated to the Welsh Princess Gwenllian went missing from its usual location at the top of Snowdon. It has since been returned to the Princess Gwenllian society by a local man named Rhys Jones, but the plaque was found to be smashed. The thirteenth century Princess is revered in Welsh history as she was the daughter of the last sovereign Prince of…
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How will the Duke and Duchess of Sussex earn an income?

Now that her days of Suits and fashion line collaborations are over, how will the newly married Duchess of Sussex earn an income alongside her husband, Prince Harry? As of this point, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are living at Nottingham Cottage located within the walls of Kensington Palace. As long as they are at a royal residence and full-time working royals, The Sovereign’s Grant…
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Flora Danica and a Royal Wedding

In addition to the private gifts exchanged at royal weddings were also those public gifts given on behalf of a nation. Either to accompany its native bride on her marriage, or increasingly, to take the form of diplomatic presents, such as the Sevres porcelain dinner service…
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To Crown a Queen: the Coronations of England's female monarchs

The Coronation of Elizabeth II on June 2nd 1953 is often spoken of as the moment that a new era began. It was a moment of history and just the sixth time a queen regnant had been crowned in England’s history. As Royal Central marks 65 years since the Queen’s Coronation, here’s a look back at the crowning of England’s other female rulers. Mary I Mary I became the first woman…
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The Recap: Thursday 31 May 2018

Prince Andrew continues his royal visit in China, The Queen’s Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire killed in a helicopter crash, and plans approved for a new crystal sculpture of Her Majesty on London’s Park Lane. James Alder brings you the latest royal news and…