State & Ceremonial

Heartbreak after the horse that led Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession dies aged 13

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11th February 2024
Aurora, a retired police horse that led Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession through Windsor, has died at the age of 13.Known to officers by her stable name ‘Doris’, the grey mare retired in September 2022, with her final public duty leading the late Queen’s state funeral procession.Aurora was well known to The Royal Family, having also escorted them at Royal…
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Interests

A sparkling State Visit and a queen with hedgehogs - the royal week, in photos

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25th November 2023
All the pomp and pageantry of a State Visit that turned into a huge success, one of the biggest K-Pop bands getting a special honour and a long lost tiara all helped produce a week to remember. Oh, and there’s a queen with a hedgehog. Welcome to the royal week, in photos.State Visit SuccessPicture by Stephen Lock / i-ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed the President and…
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History

The story behind the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

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11th November 2023
At the main entrance of Westminster Abbey lies the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the body of an unknown British soldier from the First World War. On 11 November 1920, the body was brought from France to be buried at The Abbey. While there is one body that lies in The Abbey…
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The future monarchs who will one day reign in Europe

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17th October 2023
They are the people who will one day reign and their role has an importance that pervades every element of their lives. Being the heir means preparation for a throne that starts early and only ends with accession. From the first in lines who grew up in pole position to those who took the part when adults, here are the heirs of Europe in 2023.Crown Prince Frederik of DenmarkPhoto by Hasse…
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Palaces & Buildings

The story behind one of the Royal Family's favourite residences, Windsor Castle

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25th September 2023
Located in the English county of Berkshire is Windsor Castle, a long-time favourite residence of the British Royal Family. Hundreds of years old, the castle has withstood some of Europe’s most challenging times and some of the happiest moments for the Royal Family.The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the…
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