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A Life of Scandal: Ernest, Duke of Cumberland

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30th October 2017
Queen Victoria and those closest to her viewed her Uncle Cumberland with deep suspicion. Not just because he openly coveted the British throne, but because the Duke’s reputation was very black; his adult life was marked by a series of scandals and misdemeanours. Born in 1771, Prince Ernest, Duke of Cumberland was the fifth son of George III and Queen Charlotte, a younger brother to Kings George…
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Does The Queen own a McDonalds?

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24th October 2017
Her Majesty The Queen is in possession of many diverse and varied items from the country’s swans, to thousands of acres of property around the world. Oh yes, and a McDonalds franchise! Technically, as the franchise is located 80 miles outside London in Banbury Gateway…
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The Crown, Volume I: Book Review

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24th October 2017
If you have ever watched an episode of the hit Netflix series The Crown and wondered “Did that actually happen?” then look no further: notable royal historian and biographer Robert Lacey has written an official companion to the series. The Crown, Volume I: Elizabeth II…
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Meghan Markle: The Humanitarian

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23rd October 2017
By this point, we are familiar with Meghan Markle, the American beauty who has captured Prince Harry’s heart. However, most times she is referenced as an Actress as her most recognised role is Rachel Zane on Suits, but Meghan is far more. One of Meghan’s biggest passions is her humanitarian work, a trait she shares with Prince Harry. Just last year, Meghan became a global ambassador…
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5 ways the British Monarchy will be shaped

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15th October 2017
The monarchy always must look towards the future in order to stay alive. The must change with the times without losing the tradition on which they stand. Here are just five ways the British Monarchy will shape the future. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE QUEEN LIVES TO CELEBRATE HER PLATINUM JUBILEE? On 6th February 2022, The Queen would celebrate 70 years on the throne; she would be 95-years-old. As of…
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Prince Philip of Serbia gets married

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13th October 2017
On Saturday, the Serbian Prince Philip married his fiancée Danica Marinkovic in a beautiful ceremony in Belgrade. The Serbian Royal Family have only been welcome back in their country for the past sixteen years and are no longer a reigning dynasty, having lost the throne in…
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Five minutes with Royal Photographer Samir Hussein

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11th October 2017
Seeing a picture on the front of the newspaper or a magazine of the Royal Family isn’t anything new, a week can’t go by without a headline story. So it may come as a surprise to many that the man responsible for numerous of said pictures is as humble as he is. I first met Samir (Sam) Hussein at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. He and a handful of the other photographers took me…
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