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The secret queen who was removed from history

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5th November 2023
She was the long dead widow who was used by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most famous dynasties to disaster before they had even secured the throne. But was she also Queen of England?Eleanor never claimed a crown for herself but as…
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The romance and drama of the Winter Queen

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5th November 2023
Elizabeth Stuart, often referred to as The Winter Queen, was born on 19 August 1595 to James VI of Scotland, who was also James I of Great Britain, and Anne of Denmark in Falkland Palace, Scotland. In the Chapel Royal at Holyrood Palace, Elizabeth was christened in November…
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The king who was barred from marrying at an ancient castle

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5th November 2023
WhenKing Charles & Queen Camillaannounced their engagement in February 2005, they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their civil…
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Royal Ghost Stories: Prince Joachim of Denmark and the hauntings at Schackenborg Castle

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31st October 2023
For several years, Prince Joachim of Denmark lived at Schackenborg Castle with his family. However, while it was a happy home for the younger son of Queen Margrethe II, one thing worried him about his royal residence. The ghosts.Prince Joachim told that he fears meeting the castle’s ghosts. His Royal Highness explained that he is quite sure that it is the Evil Countess who haunts the…
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The royal haunting of Noordeinde Palace

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31st October 2023
In the Netherlands, Noordeinde Palace is the setting for one young royal haunting.In February 1858, a well-known American medium, Daniel Dunglas Home, conducted séances at Noordeinde Palace at the invitation of Queen Sophie.While exact reports of what occurred are…
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A look at Spain's future queen as she comes of age

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31st October 2023
Spain’s future queen comes of age today, meaning she can carry out official duties and represent her father, King Felipe, at official functions. This also means she would no longer need a regent if her father were to die or abdicate the throne.Let’s look at Leonor, Princess of Asturias, on her special day.She was born on 31 October 2005 to the Prince and Princess of Asturias…
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