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'Once more a supreme test has to be faced': King George VI's speech on the eve of D-Day

As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to free Europe…
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The emerald ring that sealed the royal romance which changed the Monarchy forever

She was the woman who would change royal history forever. Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII led to him deciding between love and duty. In the end, it was a choice of love. The King Emperor abdicated the throne as he was unable to marry the American divorcée in the Church of England at the time. The throne passed to his brother, Albert, who became King George VI. And Edward…
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A very royal influence at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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?

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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