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The horrifying but true story of the Nepalese Royal Family

A living nightmare occurred in Nepal on 1 June 2001 when many of the Nepalese Royal Family were slaughtered by one of their own.The Royal Family was gathered at Narayanhiti Palace for a party when Crown Prince Dipendra began his murder spree.The Crown Prince shot and killed his parents, King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, along with his siblings, aunts and other family members.
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The royal bridesmaid who became a queen

As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
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It's Christmas! Royals get festive season started early by announcing tree theme for Windsor Castle

The Royal Family will be getting into the holiday spirit soon! They will decorate two royal residences this holiday season for visitors to enjoy in England and Scotland.The Royal Collection Trust has announced the holiday season themes for Windsor Castle in Windsor and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Windsor Castle’s Christmas display will be open to visitors from 30 November…
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The reason direct heirs fly separately and recent exceptions to royal protocol

It has always been standard practice for two direct heirs to the throne to travel separately.Although, legally, this is not official royal protocol, it is standard royal practice as a failsafe. Put in place in case of any unfortunate, fatal accidents or incidents that would eliminate the Royal Family lineage en route to their destination, leaving the Royal Family in an unstable…
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Why the first ''commoner'' to be Queen of England was actually rather noble

Who was the first commoner to be Queen of England? There has been a long debate on the matter, because the parameters for being classified as “commoner” have shifted though the centuries.Elizabeth Woodville is considered the first commoner to be crowned as queen consort. The glittering ceremony, in 1464, came just months after her shock marriage to Edward IV. But was Elizabeth…
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