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Kate & Meghan: The new faces of feminism

2017 has been an exciting year for feminism. Women have supported each other as many brave ladies (and some men) have found their voices against their abusers, New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is only 37-years-old, and Saudi Arabia is finally allowing women to drive. As the engagement of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry was announced, some found the need to pick a side; Team…
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The Scottish filming locations of Netflix's 'The Crown'

Netflix’s hit royal drama The Crown has captured its audience in untold waves with gripping dialogue and moving dramatic sequences to portray its true to life story. Making such a drama successful would not be possible without the sprawling canvas it is painted on. Filming locations can often capture the audience almost as much as the story itself. Enjoyed immensely by the series lead…
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Meghan and Kate: It's not a popularity contest

It hasn’t yet been a full 24 hours since the news broke that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged. People are already breaking into ‘Camp Kate’ and ‘Camp Meghan’. I like both and will never choose a favourite. This was bound to happen. Are…
OpinionThe Sussexes

Royal Engagement - Royal Shakeup?

Undoubtedly, the engagement announcement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has taken the world and royal watchers by storm. What about the Royal Family? According to some, the engagement and impending marriage have shaken up the monarchy. Yes, Meghan is of mixed race…
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Six facts you may not know about Meghan Markle

Let’s hope this is the last time I have to write the ‘imminent engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’, but while we all wait around for the news, here are some fun facts about the woman who has captured Prince Harry’s heart. It is easy to see why he has fallen for her! Meghan is not her real name Just like Prince Harry, Meghan does not go by her real name. Many…
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Do you know which senior member of The Royal Family is a direct descendent of Oliver Cromwell?

It is widely reported that 1 in 200 people alive today are descended from the bloodthirsty Genghis Khan. The same can’t be said for the former Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, although it may surprise you that one senior member of the British Royal Family is a direct descendant of the arch-republican. The royal in question is the Duchess of Kent, who married into The Royal Family in…
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