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Confidential transcripts released showing Tony Blair and Bill Clinton discussing Diana's death

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7th January 2016
Transcripts of telephone conversations between former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former President Bill Clinton have been released, including one where the two candidly discuss Princess Diana shortly after her death. The transcripts, which were previously confidential, reveal how the two world leaders shared their grief after Diana’s life was cut short. The two speculated on the causes…
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Syrian air strikes raise security threat to Royal Family

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6th December 2015
Last week, the British parliament voted in favour of air strikes in Syria as a way of combatting militant group Daesh, otherwise known as Islamic State. However, in fear of possible repercussions, royal security has been stepped up as the risk of an attack in the UK increases. Security services around the Queen and other senior members of the royal family has been increased because police are…
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'God Save The Queen' clock sells at auction for £84,000

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9th October 2015
An Irish clock that chimes God Save The Queen every half an hour recently went under the hammer at an auction in Naas, County Kildare. The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock, as it is known, was sold for £84,000. The grandfather clock is made of mahogany, and crested with a…
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Royal Collection Trust announce upcoming programme of exhibitions and displays

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1st October 2015
The Royal Collection Trust have announced their upcoming programme of exhibitions and displays at royal residences and The Queen’s Galleries for the year ahead. Highlights of the upcoming programme include an exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and an exhibition telling the story of German artist Maria Sibylla Merian. An example of a piece from The Royal…
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Kensington Palace send royal fan Terry Hutt birthday cake

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30th April 2015
Seasoned royal fan Terry Hutt celebrated his 80th birthday outside the Lindo Wing today as royal baby watch officially moves into overtime. Staff from Kensington Palace sent the union-flag clad royalist a birthday cake along with a handwritten message offering their best wishes for the day. The message read: “Dear Terry, This comes with our best wishes on your 80th birthday. From the team at…
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