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If Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

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6th July 2023
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?There are two…
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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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5th July 2023
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles.The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s…
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The Duchess of Cornwall takes on Devon in an age old debate

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5th July 2023
It’s the ultimate British summer question and now we have another royal entry in the debate. And it’s seen the holder of one of the oldest titles associated with the Royal Family take a very definite side in a situation that perplexes many.As she joined a tea party to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service, the Duchess of Cornwall revealed she always puts jam on…
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The Crown of Scotland

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5th July 2023
The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a…
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Why the Honours of Scotland were kept in a locked room for over a century

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4th July 2023
They are the oldest Coronation regalia in any part of the United Kingdom and as the reign of King Charles III begins, they will be presented to His Majesty in an historic ceremony.The Honours of Scotland will be ceremonially handed to The King in a service at St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh on July 5th 2023. Before that, the regalia will be carried in procession from its usual home at…
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A Declaration to a King

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4th July 2023
On this day in 1776, the Original 13 Colonies sent their message to King George III – we want out of the kingdom and independence.The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history, and it ties right to the British monarch.
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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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3rd July 2023
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles.The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s…
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What's the correct title for Belgium's monarch?

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3rd July 2023
How do you correctly title the King of Belgium? Is it “of Belgium” or “of the Belgians”? We explain below:With King Albert of Belgium hospitalised, some have questioned why he’s called “King Albert of Belgium” while his son is titled “King Philippe of the Belgians.”The answer is actually quite simple.The reigning monarch and their…
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