History

The Coronation – as watched on television

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2nd June 2013
On 2nd June 1953, a remarkable young woman was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Aged just 27, Elizabeth II had been born at the time of the 1926 general strike, had seen the 1936 Abdication Crisis first hand, had been evacuated during World War Two then helped with the war effort and had celebrated VE day amongst the crowds of London. Now, after acceding to the throne on the death of her father King…
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State & CeremonialThe Netherlands

Future Dutch King Speaks Of A Will To Serve His People

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18th April 2013
Prince Willem-Alexander, in an interview with Dutch TV has spoken about his desire to serve his people and has even spoken about being happy to work with the government in reducing his constitutional powers to that of a purely ceremonial Monarch. He and his wife, Princess Maxima, are due to accede to the Dutch throne at the end of the month on ‘Queen’s Day’ when…
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State & Ceremonial

Succession To The Crown Bill, Report Stage

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13th March 2013
[box type=”info” style=”rounded” border=”full”]Today, the Succession To The Crown Bill is being debated at report stage in the House of Lords. We’re expecting big things today in terms of amendments. Lots were mentioned and promised last time including clearing up the Duchy of Cornwall titles and further discussion about other titles and styles. Follow all…
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Palaces & Buildings

Zara Phillips Moves Back In To Princess Anne's Estate

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31st January 2013
Zara Phillips, daughter of HRH Princess Anne and granddaughter to Her Majesty The Queen, and her husband Mike Tindall have begun their move back into Princess Anne’s residence, Gatcombe Park.  The move was announced a few months ago and Mike and Zara sold their Cheltenham home for £1.2 million ($1.9 million) earlier in 2012. It was discovered the move had begun once removal men had turned…
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