State & Ceremonial

Queen's guards moved behind fence over security threat

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6th December 2014
<![CDATA[Exclusive: Soldiers responsible for guarding royal residences in London have been moved away from tourists and behind fences for the first time in decades, as a result of a number of incidents involving members of the public coupled with the increased risk of terror in the last few months, Royal Central has discovered. The sentry posts outside Clarence House and St James’s…
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Palaces & Buildings

The Holidays at Hampton Court Palace: Light up the Palace

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3rd December 2014
<![CDATA[The holidays are approaching and what better way than to spend an evening enjoying the colourful holiday splendour of Hampton Court Palace. Grab your scarves, mittens and a copy of the glow-in-the-dark trail map and partake in the magic of this winter wonderland. Begin your holiday adventure in the country’s oldest hedge maze as sparkling lights guide your journey to the centre where…
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History

Notable Names: Martin Charteris

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1st December 2014
<![CDATA[Martin Michael Charles Chateris, later known as Baron Charteris of Amisfield, was born in 1913. He is best known as Her Majesty's Private Secretary during the 1970's. Charteris was the second son of Lord Elcho, heir to the 11th Earl of Wemyss. He was…
Prince & Princess of WalesState & Ceremonial

Prince William awards OBE to Damian Lewis

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26th November 2014
<![CDATA[Actor Damian Lewis has spoken of his amazement and joy after being awarded an OBE by The Duke of Cambridge. The star, best known for appearing in the popular US drama series Homeland, described the honour as a huge surprise. #459612394 / gettyimages.com Lewis’s performance as Major Richard Winters in the 2001 second film Band Of Brothers made the British-born actor a huge…
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History

Notable Names: Thomas Becket

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24th November 2014
<![CDATA[Thomas Becket is famously remembered as the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered upon the supposed orders of King Henry II. Becket’s legacy has continued into the modern day, with many authors, poets, and films being centred on his struggles with Henry…
Palaces & Buildings

Hampton Court Palace opens new gallery

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18th November 2014
<![CDATA[Hampton Court Palace unveiled its new gallery this week. The ‘Cumberland Art Gallery’ will now occupy the Georgian suite of rooms William Kent designed for King George II and Queen Caroline’s youngest son, William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland. The rooms have been restored to the original Kent interiors, as over time, they were altered by the various Grace and Favour…
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