Features

A very royal influence at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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25th May 2024
A life saving charity that has counted on royal support for two centuries, a social reformer whose work was boosted by a tragic princess and a descendant of Queen Victoria making her debut – the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has provided plenty of royal links as its sparkled in the London sun this week.It also provided a special moment for The King as he continued his uptake of public facing…
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Could King Charles have said no to a general election?

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22nd May 2024
King Charles III has spoken to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and agreed to his decision to call a general election.It means that the UK will head to the polls on July 4th 2024 to choose 650 MPs.The King had to agree to parliament being dissolved before the election could be called.The Monarch retains the right to dissolve parliament but only ever does so, in reality, on the advice…
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Features

The royals who have loved the Chelsea Flower Show

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21st May 2024
It’s one of the highlights of the spring and for over 150 years, it’s attracted royalty in large numbers. As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets under way in London, The King and Queen have already paid a visit. And they join a long list of regal visitors who have…
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The queen who saw the world's most famous flower show move to Chelsea

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21st May 2024
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150 years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike.Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in Kensington until the early 20th century when it relocated to Chelsea, becoming the showpiece we are all familiar with today.The annual horticultural spectacle…
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History

A Georgian Queen returns to our screens: as all new Bridgerton hits Netflix, meet the real Charlotte

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16th May 2024
A Netflix favourite has returned to screens once again and brought a Georgian Queen back into the spotlight- the third season of Bridgerton premieres this week and once again, all eyes turn to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III. But who was the real Queen Charlotte? Sophia Charlotte was born in 1744 to Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg, Prince of Mirow and…
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