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After Monday's appearance, we can expect an engagement announcement very soon

Charlie Proctor explains why we can expect an announcement of an engagement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be made within the next couple of weeks. Around this time last year, the British media first learned about the news that Prince Harry was in a relationship with American actress, Meghan Markle. Now, fast forward 11 months and the pair are on the verge of getting engaged, although…
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In the beginning: The House of Orange-Nassau

This edition of “In the beginning” focuses on the House of Orange-Nassau and both the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg fall under this dynasty. William I, Prince of Orange was the founder of the House of Orange-Nassau when, in 1544, he became the Prince of Orange after being born into the House of Nassau. William, often referred to as William the Silentwas…
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British RoyalsOpinion

Book review: Diana Survivor

The last few months have seen the publication of many books and articles and airing of lots of TV shows about Diana, Princess of Wales who died twenty years ago this past August. These shows and articles usually examine Diana’s final days and explain what effect her death…
Interviews

Five Minutes with John Challis

The name John Challis might not be instantly recognisable to our readers. But once you see his trademark moustache and hear his infamous laugh, he will be instantly recognisable to millions as Boycie from Only Fools and Horses. Born in Bristol but brought up in South East…
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Swedish palace up for sale

Skottorp Palace, located inin the Swedish province ofHalland, is up for sale for30 million Swedish kronor ($3.75 million). It contains two floors,six additional sidebuildings and has a park and a moat. It was declared a historic building in 1986. It was designed in the Empire style; Carl Fredrik Sundvall served as architect. It has been owned byIng-Mari and…
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British RoyalsOpinion

The legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales

One would almost have to live under a rock, not to at least notice the abundance of news related to the late Diana, Princess of Wales as of late. For Royal Watchers and those alike, the connection to the news is the fact that the 31st of August marks the 20th anniversary of…
FeaturesHistory

Taking a Look at the Order of the Garter

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is considered to be the most prestigious chivalric order in Great Britain, so let’s take a look at the history behind it. Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table”, the Order of the Garter was a group of honourable knights. A legend persists that Edward III was…
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