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George H.W. Bush and the Royal Talking Hat

Ah yes, the talking hat. Any life is made of moments, some poignant, some funny, some profound, some light. Much has already been written of the political contributions of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America, who has died at the age of 94. But among the moments that make up his legacy is the time he helped turn the Queen into a talking hat. Embed from Getty…
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What happened to France’s monarchy?

In the latest instalment of our autumn series, looking at what led to the fall of various monarchies throughout history, Royal Central looks at the end of the monarchy in France. The most well-known episode regarding the ending of France’s monarchy is the 1789…
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving out of Kensington Palace

Harry and Meghan will start their family life in a new home. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to move to Frogmore Cottage, Windsor which will become their official residence ahead of the arrival of their first child next spring. Confirmation of their plans came from Kensington Palace just hours after Emily Andrews at The Sun revealed that Meghan and Harry had been given the historic property…
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One of Britain's most famous tiaras is stolen

The Portland Tiara, commissioned for a duchess to wear at a glittering and hugely important royal occasion, has been stolen. The diadem, made by Cartier in 1902 ahead of the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was taken on Tuesday night from the gallery where…
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Behind the Scenes with True Royalty: The People's Wedding

Most of us were not around for the wedding of a then Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip. It was just after the war, the country still recovering from the devastation. The wedding was a turning point for joy and pride back to not only the Royal Family but more importantly, the people whose duty Princess Elizabeth would dedicate her life to. Video streaming service True Royalty will help you dive…
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A Pearl Earring and Imperial Russia

Displayed as part of the London Science Museum’s exhibition on the Russian Imperial Family, The Last Tsar: Blood and Revolution is a pearl earring. This extraordinarily poignant object has its own silent story to tell, concerning the fate of the Romanovs. Believed to have…
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Royal Baby Mania: the birth of a prince

If you think that royal baby mania is a new thing, think again. Seventy years ago this week, ahead of the birth of Prince Charles, the papers were filled with plenty of stories about his parents, their plans and a very regal pregnancy. As the then Princess Elizabeth prepared…
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Monaco prepares for another "princely" wedding

Monaco is preparing for another princely wedding as the son of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, Louis Ducruet is to marry his girlfriend of six years, Marie Chevallier. The couple shared some new details about their upcoming wedding in an interview with Paris Match. Princess Grace of Monaco’s grandson, Louis Ducruet announced his engagement to Marie Chevallier on Instagram. Princess Stéphanie…
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