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If Argentina was a monarchy – who would be their king?

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15th March 2019
Monarchy isn’t necessarily the most fashionable form of government in the 21st century. In the world today, we have republics which were once monarchies. Among them are Serbia, a nation with a strong royal family even though the nation officially is a republic. On the other hand, we have countries like France, where three different families claim the title of King or Emperor of the nation…
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The story of Queen Victoria's miniature crown

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15th March 2019
Queen Victoria acquired many pieces of jewellery throughout her lifetime – both small, personal items and grander, regal items associated with her role as Queen. One item, about which there is an interesting background, is the miniature crown that Victoria would wear…
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Moments that defined the British Monarchy – Henry VIII's religious reformations

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14th March 2019
There’s no doubt that King Henry VIII reformed the Monarchy and its purpose significantly during his reign. From reforms in the Royal Court to church reforms, he had it all under his control. What many people don’t know is that there has almost always been a Church Of England. Henry VIII did not begin the Church, but actually remodelled it into its own faith, with him as the Head. In…
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State & Ceremonial

New law calling for women to inherit hereditary titles passes first stage in Parliament

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5th March 2019
A bill calling for the law to be changed so that women can inherit titles and hereditary peerages has passed its first stage in the House of Commons. Conservative MP Philip Davies introduced a Ten Minute Rule motion in the Commons on Tuesday which called on the law to change so that hereditary titles aren’t exclusively passed down to men.NEW: MPs have approved Philip Davies’s Ten Minute…
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Caernarfon Castle - A History of Investitures

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4th March 2019
On Tuesday, 5 March, a special reception will be held at Buckingham Palace in honour of Prince Charles, who is this year celebrating 50 years as the Prince of Wales. Hosted by Her Majesty The Queen, the reception is expected to be attended by all of the senior members of the Royal Family and will be a celebration of Welsh organisations, businesses, charities and music. The investiture of Prince…
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