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Royal Ghost Stories: Anne Boleyn

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25th October 2020
Many people believe that there is a supernatural world beyond our own; a world where ghosts, spectres and past souls roam free – or perhaps stay on earth to complete some unfinished business. These beliefs have brought up hundreds of reported sightings throughout history, some of which have been thought to be apparitions of famous historical figures. During the spookiest time of the year…
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The Royal Family marks 80 years since The Queen's first broadcast

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15th October 2020
Public speaking has become second nature to The Queen since her first speech, 80 years ago. On October 13th 1940, the then Princess Elizabeth gave her first-ever radio broadcast at the age of 14 years old.Sitting alongside her sister Princess Margaret, who was then 10, at Windsor Castle, the future Monarch addressed the children of Britain and the Commonwealth during World War II.Prime…
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Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser among those honoured in The Queen's Birthday list

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10th October 2020
A man who raised almost £70,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association has been named in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List in recognition of his fundraising efforts.Richard Pollins walked 40km around London on artificial legs, and has been awarded with a British Empire Medal.The 2020 Birthday Honours List list is dominated by the work of ordinary people doing extraordinary things…
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Mr Motivator and Joe Wicks awarded with MBEs for keeping people fit during lockdown

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9th October 2020
Fitness gurus Mr Motivator and Joe Wicks and each received an MBE for their efforts in keeping people fit, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.Derrick Evans, known to millions as Mr Motivator, receives his award in recognition of his services to health and fitness.Mr Motivator first found fame on GMTV almost 30 years ago when he performed fitness routines live on air in very…
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