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Was King George III a bumbling tyrant or a deeply engaged monarch?

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15th August 2025
King George III is often remembered in unflattering terms – as the monarch who lost the American colonies and later endured periods of significant mental ill health. In Britain, his legacy remains mixed. In the United States, however, he has long been cast as the villain in the story of America’s independence.For many Americans, George III embodies tyranny. He is portrayed as the…
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How Sir Tim Laurence was an unintended victim of Prince Andrew's downfall

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19th July 2025
When the late Queen Elizabeth II turned her mind to marking two milestone birthdays in 2020, she reportedly intended to bestow on them both a significant naval honour.Her second son, the Duke of York, was due to turn 60 in February, and her son-in-law, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, would reach 65 in March. According to royal sources, both men were to be promoted to the rank of Admiral in…
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Canada's new PM looking to meeting with King Charles

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17th March 2025
King Charles could soon be welcoming a new Prime Minister to one of his royal residences.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was sworn into his office on 15 March and is reported to be heading to the UK for an important meeting. Carney and his recently announced cabinet of ministers visited Rideau Hall on Friday where Governor General of Canada Mary Simon swore in the new…
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History

Home of royal ghosts: The Tower of London

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30th October 2024
The Tower of London remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, with thousands of visitors arriving daily at the royal fortress in the heart of London. However, the Tower is also home to several ghosts. While many thousands of people have lived and…
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The life, scandals and loves of Princess Margaret

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1st May 2024
Princess Margaret Rose was born on 21 August 1930, the younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. She was born at Glamis Castle in Scotland and was the first major royal to be born in Scotland since Charles I over 300 years earlier.At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line to the throne behind her uncle David, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII),her father (later George…
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