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The unknown man who was briefly trusted with a very important royal secret

He was among the only people outside a royal inner circle who knew the answer to a question everyone was asking and on a chilly winter’s day he, briefly, became rather famous for that very reason. And given that the person who shared that secret with him was the always formidable Prince Philip, it’s perhaps little wonder that he kept it. That’s a very good reason to stay…
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History

Final countdown to re-opening of Notre-Dame

After a tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris will finally be reopening to visitors. The Paris cathedral will be officially reopening to the public on 8 December 2024 after five years of intensive restoration work following a fire on 15 April 2019. There…
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The Christmas tradition established by the Princess of Wales that has quickly become a firm favourite

The Princess of Wales has started a festive celebration that is now firmly cemented as part of the Royal Family’s Christmas. It’s the Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. And now, at the end of a year described by her husband as brutal, Catherine will close on a festive high with another special concert. The Princess of Wales held her first Together at Christmas Carol Service at…
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Poppies and pearls for Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is an important annual event on the royal calendar, with most working members of the Royal Family attending the ceremony each November. The Princess of Wales was able to attend the ceremony and stood with The Duchess of Edinburgh on the central balcony…
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The princess who refused to consider marrying a prince

Louisa Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, led one of the most colourful royal lives. Born 18 March 1848 as the daughter of the sovereign, Louise would also serve as the vice-regal consort of Canada when her husband served as Governor General, and devoted her public causes to the arts, higher education for women, and feminist…
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The quiet Louise who ended up as Princess Royal

She was the granddaughter of a history making queen and much preferred the quiet life to the glitter of royalty. But this princess got little choice in maintaining the low profile she sought and her life was one of drama and intrigue. For this royal called Louise was born the eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and ended up as Princess Royal. Born Louise Victoria Alexandra…
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