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Channel 4 documentary reveals insight into childhood of Queen Victoria’s grandson, Kaiser Wilhelm II

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14th November 2013
Kaiser Wilhelm II is most notably recognised as the man who led Germany into World War One in 1914. He consequently was leading his people into outright war against his own mother’s country. From this new Channel 4 documentary, ‘Queen Victoria and the Crippled Kaiser’, audiences can learn about a collection of hidden royal letters that have recently been unearthed which show both the close…
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The Queen 'thrilled' to win top racing award with filly Estimate

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13th November 2013
The Queen is delighted after receiving the Cartier Stayer Award all thanks to her Gold Cup winning filly, Estimate. The Queen made history in June after being the first reigning monarch to win the Gold Cup Arnaud Bamberger, Cartier UK’s executive chairman, and Cartier’s racing consultant Harry Herbert, presented Her Majesty with the prize on Monday in Buckingham Palace. The footage was…
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The Prince of Wales to donate state pension to charity

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13th November 2013
As he becomes a pensioner this Thursday, Prince Charles will donate his weekly pension to charity. One can assume that the pensioner years of Prince Charles will not be like others who turn 65 this year. The Prince is in a unique situation and plans on using his position once again to assist others. So on Thursday, Charles will participate in the tradition that everyone who turns 65 partakes in…
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The Queen and Prince Phillip to visit 'Europe's tallest building' The Shard

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12th November 2013
The Queen and Prince Philip are to visit the tallest building in Europe, The Shard, on an official on November 23. Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit the large skyscraper as part of a visit to Southwark. During the trip, they will meet with staff and tour the viewing area ‘The View from The Shard’. They will be able to see across the capital, including their home…
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