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Royal Residences: A brief history of Nottingham Cottage

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2nd January 2021
Nottingham Cottage is a small home next door to Kensington Palace, read on to learn more about its huge royal links.Where is it located?Nottingham Cottage, sometimes referred to as Nott Cott, is located within the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. It is owned by The Crown and has been frequently occupied by members of the British Royal Family, as well as royal staff and…
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The Queen's New Year Honours List 2021 revealed as Lewis Hamilton, Craig David and Sheila Hancock receive awards

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30th December 2020
Lewis Hamilton, Sheila Hancock and Craig David are among those receiving recognition in The Queen’s New Years Honours List of 2021.The 2021 New Year Honours are the most ethnically diverse honours list yet, with 14.2% of recipients coming from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background.As well as celebrities and public figures, ordinary people making extraordinary…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Frogmore Cottage

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27th December 2020
Frogmore Cottage has been the subject of a lot of speculation recently, find out more about the UK home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Where is it located?Frogmore Cottage is located on the Frogmore Estate in Home Park, Windsor, England. The Grade II listed property is part of the Crown Estate, meaning it is on the Monarch’s public estate.When was it built and when was it used as…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Highgrove House

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23rd December 2020
Where is it located?Highgrove House is situated southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England. The house is located just six miles away from Gatcombe Park which is another royal residence located between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening.When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence?The original Highgrove House was built between 1796 and 1798 and designed by…
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