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Five of Prince Charles's Eco-friendly endeavours

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14th November 2015
As today is Prince Charles’ 67th birthday, I have decided to take a look at just some of the work that goes to prove that the first-in-line to the throne will make a remarkable King one day. Charles has done a wonderful job at not only caring for his people but also the world we live in. The eco-friendly prince has many, many projects past and present to help sustain the planet, let us take…
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Royal Ties: Spencer House

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10th November 2015
Spencer House Tomorrow, on 11 November The Duke of Gloucester will attend a dinner as patron of the Heritage of London Trust in quite a special building, Spencer House. Spencer House was built between 1756 and 1766 by John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer. He initially employed architect John Vardy, who was responsible for the external elevations and the design of the ground floor rooms. He was succeeded…
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The Fifteen Princesses of Orange: Charlotte of Bourbon

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7th November 2015
Charlotte of Bourbon The third Princess of Orange was Charlotte of Bourbon. She was born in 1546 or 1547 as the daughter of Louis, Duke of Montpensier and Jacqueline de Longwy, Countess of Bar-Sur-Seine. She was their fourth daughter and fifth child. Supposedly her father…
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Prince Charles and Camilla land in New Zealand for first stage of tour

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4th November 2015
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have landed safely at the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) terminal in Wellington, New Zealand to kick off their tour of New Zealand and Australia. Although it is spring, the weather seemed more like winter with chilly winds and rain. It has been two years since the last time the couple’s last visit, arriving in an RNZAF Boeing 757 from…
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A Royal Christmas at Osborne

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4th November 2015
Queen Victoria’s beloved residence at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, is to open its doors to the public again this winter, so that visitors can experience a truly Victorian Christmas, in what was formerly a private royal and very family, home. Built in the style of an…
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Monarchy Rules: A look at King Henry VIII

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27th October 2015
One of Britain’s most colourful King’s and is easily most well known- but not for his heart-warming personality. Henry VIII most extraordinary claim to fame would be six wives and their unfortunate fates. Henry accomplished a lot more in his time as King, like his changes to the English Constitution and separation from the Church of England. Born the 28 June 1491, King Henry ascended…
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