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Right Royal Gifts: What The Queen and Royal Family received in 2014

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14th January 2015
Every year, the official gifts list provides insight into what members of the public, companies and dignitaries gave to Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal family. Many of the gifts commemorate visits and events. Royal Central takes a look at some the gifts the Royal family received in 2014. The Queen received an array of gifts in 2014. Mazen Homoud, Ambassador of Jordan, gave Her Majesty a…
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Richard III community appeal continues

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13th January 2015
A community appeal that was launched in November last year to raise money for the reinterment of King Richard III has managed to raise £11,000 of the £2.5 million required for the reburial of the former King of England. The community appeal hopes to raise as much as…
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Princess Mary's Christmas gift

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11th January 2015
For millions of people across the globe, tuning in to The Queen’s Christmas Message is a part of their Christmas tradition, and with the internet it is now much easier to view Her Majesty’s broadcast at one’s convenience. The theme of this year’s message (December…
Palaces & Buildings

Napoleon comes to Windsor Castle

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6th January 2015
The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and defeat of Napoleon will be commemorated in 2015. The new exhibit will run through 2015, Waterloo at Windsor: 1815 – 2015. It will bring together a themed trail through the State Apartments containing an exhibition of drawings, prints, and archival material that investigates the battle and its consequences. One of the highlights on display will…
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Joan Collins and Esther Rantzen among those in New Year's Honours

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30th December 2014
As well as the unsung heroes and local volunteers, the honours list also acknowledges the sustained hard work of a number of public figures for their continued contribution to public life, or charitable work. Among these recipients is television personality and founder of Childline Esther Rantzen (DBE) who has been made a Dame; actors Sheridan Smith and James Corden from the TV show Gavin and…
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History

King Henry VIII's headboard is London bound

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30th December 2014
Unfortunately, the marriage bed to which the headboard was attached was never used for its intended purpose. King Henry’s marriage to Anne was never consummated, and was annulled within the year. Later, Anne said that, on their wedding night, they had just sat on the bed…
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Preview of 'The Queen's Garden' with Lucy Worsley

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23rd December 2014
For those who promptly time their Christmas Day celebrations around The Queen’s televised speech at 3pm have got another treat in store to add to their festivities this year! After Her Majesty has finished her annual message to the nation on BBC One, viewers can eagerly flick over to ITV at 3:10pm to watch The Queen’s Garden – a two part series beginning on Christmas Day which looks at the…
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