History

Edmund Tudor, the royal patriarch whose tomb stands in St. David's Cathedral

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10th September 2023
As the Prince and Princess of Wales attended a small service at St. David’s Cathedral in Wales to mark the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, they walked past the tomb of another important figure in royal history. The Princess laid a small bouquet of flowers on the altar during the service, having passed the last resting place of a man whose dynasty changed England forever. The…
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The Swedish princess who lost her title to marry a British commoner

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9th September 2023
A generation of Swedish royal princesses lived at Haga Palace, and the eldest among them lost her title for love. Princess Margaretha Désirée Victoria was born on 31 October 1934, the eldest child of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sybilla. Women were barred from the Swedish throne at the time, and Princess Margaretha was not born in the line of succession. Her father was third in line to…
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Queen Camilla's passion for reading

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8th September 2023
Queen Camilla has a strong passion for reading and encourages others to join in her passion. She encourages others to get them to enter into a world that allows them to escape from the realities of the world for a few moments. The Queen has shared her passion for…
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The royal regular that was introduced by Queen Elizabeth II

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8th September 2023
Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the 1970s. In previous tours, people could only catch a glimpse of a visiting royal as they drove by in cars. In 1970, Queen…
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