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It’s a royal ‘what if’. What if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? The possibility of a different royal line taking the throne lingers in an alternative history. But another intriguing possibility is highlighted as new papers about the moment that changed the monarchy forever are revealed. Could another royal brother have been declared monarch in place of Edward VIII?We all know what…

The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement ring may not have as much attention as The Princess of Wales’ engagement ring (once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales) but it is a beautiful ring that was created by a favourite jeweller and with a love message hidden in its stones.When Prince Edward announced his engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones in January 1999, the engagement ring was front and…

When William Herschel discovered the seventh planet from the Sun in 1781, it marked a historic moment in astronomy. But what is less well known is that Uranus was almost named Georgium Sidus – or “George’s Star” – in honour of King George III, a gesture reflecting the royal patronage that supported Herschel’s work.According to NASA, Herschel initially proposed Georgium…

With King Charles III now firmly established on the throne, attention is beginning to shift toward the generations to come – and, inevitably, toward Prince George, the second in line to the throne. While it is widely assumed he will one day become King George VII, royal tradition suggests the reality could be more nuanced.When a new monarch accedes, they are entitled to choose their…