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A brief history of heraldry

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18th August 2014
<![CDATA[ Perhaps one of the most enduring aspects of Medieval England is heraldry. Though it originated in the 12th century, coats of arms and other forms of heraldry continue to be used even today, be it by religious and educational institutions, by countries, and, most importantly for us here at Royal Central, by the Royal Family. The concept of heraldry emerged around 900 years…
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Top Ten Upcoming Royal History Books

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6th August 2014
<![CDATA[Before we know it the days will be getting shorter, the dark nights will be setting in earlier and our British ‘summer’ will be over for another year. With this in mind, I have gathered together a list of my top ten royal-related books which will keep you going into the autumn and winter months. Keep that warm blanket, roaring fire and steaming mug of hot chocolate aside for the…
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Number 1... Fire! - A guide to royal gun salutes

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10th July 2014
<![CDATA[A Royal Gun Salute indicates a special royal occasion. Salutes are fired from specific locations in London and other official places in the United Kingdom. Military saluting stations are London, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, Cardiff and Hillsborough Castle in County Down, Northern Ireland. In London, salutes are fired in Hyde Park by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and at…
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Lucy Worsley's 'Tales from the Royal Wardrobe,' an interview with Royal Central

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2nd July 2014
<![CDATA[Dr Lucy Worsley is Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, English historian, author and TV presenter. Dr Worsley and I recently discussed her upcoming series: 'Tales From the Royal Wardrobe' which will air on BBC Four 7 July, 9pm. Firstly, thank you for once again allowing me the pleasure to discuss another one of your programmes with Royal Central. My pleasure – I’m…
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