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Kensington Palace to bring royal history to life with after-hours theatre

Theatregoers with a taste for royal history are in for a treat when theatre company Les Enfants Terribles, in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces, present the show United Queendom at quite an unusual venue: a royal palace. Kensington Palace will open its doors after dark from February 28 through March 30 for the special performances of the play, which focuses on the relationship between…
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This illustrated map shows every royal residence in the UK

When thinking about royal residences, usually Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, and maybe Balmoral Castle come to mind. But the British royal family actually occupy 20 properties around the UK, ranging from castles to quaint cottages – and one you can even hire for your own getaway. Whether they’re in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or good old England, The…
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Exploring Royal Scotland: Glamis Castle

As The Queen continues her traditional summer break at Balmoral, we’re taking a look at another Scottish castle with ties to the Royal Family. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of the Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret, and it also served as inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Chief Reporter Kristin Contino visited the castle this summer in her quest to uncover…
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Taking a look at Drottningholm Palace

The private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace, was built in the 1600s and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Swedish Monarchy says that it is the “most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is…
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Carrie Symonds invited to a barbecue at Balmoral with The Queen and Prime Minister

After weeks of speculation, it would now appear that the Prime Minister will be joined by his partner, Carrie Symonds, at Balmoral next month when they meet The Queen. According to The Sun on Sunday, PM Boris Johnson will be accompanied by his girlfriend, Miss Symonds, for an informal barbecue in the grounds of Balmoral Castle alongside the 93-year-old Monarch. A source told the newspaper…
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