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King Charles says he ''fears'' he will never match the achievement of this famous ruler

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22nd November 2023
In Korea, they use the Hangul alphabet to write; it didn’t come into creation until 1443 AD, thanks to a monarch who reigned from 1418 to 1450. King Sejong the Great created the new alphabet in an attempt to increase literacy on the Korean peninsula. It replaced the Sino-Korean Haja alphabet and allowed for more advancements in science and technology. He also used the alphabet to grow…
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What happened to the Korean monarchy?

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21st November 2023
When you think of Asian monarchies, Japan, Bhutan, and Thailand come to mind. However, Korea was once a monarchy, as well. A united Korean Empire (before the Korean War that led to the split into North and South Korea) existed from October 1897 until Korea was annexed by…
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The King who created an alphabet

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21st November 2023
In Korea, they use the Hangul alphabet to write; it didn’t come into creation until 1443 AD, thanks to a monarch who reigned from 1418 to 1450. And as King Charles welcomed the President of South Korea to the UK for a State Visit, His Majesty referenced the creation of the alphabet and told his guest he ”feared” he would never match such a major achievement! King Sejong the…
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The prince born in obscurity who went on to be one of the most famous royals in the world

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17th November 2023
He ruled a tiny principality and came to his throne in a convoluted way yet Rainier of Monaco went on to become one of the most famous royals in the world in the 20th century. Marriage to a film star turned an obscure prince into a global superstar and Rainier and Grace turned that initial interest in their fairytale romance into a bedrock of a modern royal dynasty. Prince Rainier III of…
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The Duke of Kent passes on important role to Princess Anne

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12th November 2023
During a time when military, past and present are being honoured, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent has handed over his role as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWCG). Princess Anne is the new president. The Duke of Kent held the role for over 50 years. The CWGC cares for war graves of Commonwealth men and women who died in the First and Second World Wars. Currently, the…
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