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Whose money is it anyway? The debate over the Crown Estate income

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24th November 2016
With all the controversy surrounding who should pay for the renovations at Buckingham Palace, an opinion piece published by Royal Central blogger, Benjamin Knights, certainly caused some discussion after he argued that The Queen was, in fact, the one who was going to be paying for the renovations due to her surrendering the profits from the Crown Estate. Is this really the case? Back in 1760…
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An open letter: Prince Harry changed the way I see veterans

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12th November 2016
Dear HRH Prince Harry; I still remember our Remembrance Day ceremonies at the elementary school I went to. They would file class by class into the gymnasium until the 900 strong student population was present. The older kids sat on the bleachers in the back, while the younger kids were seated on the floor. Local veterans were always invited and sat near the front. Unfortunately, they went fairly…
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Royal Dukedoms: Duke of Cornwall

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31st October 2016
Back in the mists of time, where fact, fantasy and fiction blur Cornwall may even have been a Kingdom in its own right. However, by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, Cornwall was an Earldom and remained that way until 1336. The Duchy was created by Edward III in 1336 to provide his son, Edward the Black Prince with an income. The Duchy of Cornwall was created as a Royal Duchy, and was to…
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Royal Burials: Basilica of St Denis

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31st October 2016
The west facade of the Basilica (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons). The Basilica of St Denis, the burial site of the Kings of France, is located in northern Paris, in the suburb of Saint-Denis. Saint Denis is a Christian martyr and patron saint of France and served as the…
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Why the notion of The Queen abdicating is ridiculous

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25th October 2016
This year, the Emperor of Japan has declared his wish to abdicate. Inevitably, this has led to great discussion in the United Kingdom over whether or not Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II could stand down also. Not only is this suggestion inherently incorrect, it is also deeply offensive and disrespectful to a diligent monarch who has steadfastly served her realms without complaint. First, let us…
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