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The Tower of London's Platinum Jubilee preparations take root as the big day approaches

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4th February 2022
The Tower of London is undergoing some serious changes ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, with landscaping work underway. Historic Royal Palaces will be making permanent changes to the moat at the Tower of London. “Superbloom” will see over 20 million wildflower seeds sown in the moat to create a spectacular display of flowers in the heart of…
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New biography about Queen Alexandra to hit the bookshelves in February

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1st January 2022
In February of 2022, a new biography of Queen Alexandra will be hitting bookshelves.  On 28 February, Frances Dimond’s Queen Alexandra: Loyalty and Love will be available. This is the first major Queen Alexandra biography that covers both her public and private lives. Although Alexandra was a popular Princess of Wales, Queen, and Dowager Queen, there have been few biographies written about…
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What happened to Bavaria's monarchy?

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15th November 2021
The Bavarian Royal Family had several notable members, including King Ludwig II (The Swan King) and Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi. However, the Kingdom of Bavaria had a relatively short lifespan.  In 1805, Elector Maximilian IV Joseph elevated Bavaria from an electorate to a kingdom; he served as King of Bavaria from 1 January to 1 August 1806 when Bavaria seceded from the Holy…
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Thousands of Prince Albert's Papers Online for the First Time

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23rd September 2021
Prince Albert’s legacy can be seen across the UK and across the Commonwealth. His name and likeness can be found in museums, towns, and geographical features. He helped to establish several different societies that still exist to this day. The Royal Collection has made over 5,000 of Prince Albert’s papers available on the Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy website.  Prince Albert…
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