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The Queen’s Baton begins its journey in Delhi

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16th October 2013
David Beckham hands the Jubilee Baton to the Queen in 2002. The Queen’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games that will take place in Glasgow in 2014, arrived this past Sunday in New Delhi, India. New Delhi was the site of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The Baton now begins its trek through India. The Baton was given to Sudha Singh, the gold medalist from the 2010 Asian Games in China. India Today…
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Prince William takes part in security and petrol bomb attack training

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13th October 2013
The Duke of Cambridge has reportedly made a secret visit to a police training centre, where he was taught what to do if he, the Duchess of Cambridge or Prince George come under attack whilst performing royal duties. The Telegraph reports that William is taking these actions to protect himself and his family in case of an emergency. Posting on a social media website, Victoria Hill said “My dad…
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What are the Cambridges up to in the coming months?

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11th October 2013
Since the confirmation that the Duke of Cambridge would be leaving the RAF to pursue various charitable causes and royal duties, many have wondered when we will begin to hear of new sets of engagements for the Duke and also for the Duchess of Cambridge.Unfortunately, it…
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Filming has begun on the set of ‘The Royals’

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11th October 2013
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire – One of the filming locations of ‘The Royals’ The filming for a new US television series called ‘The Royals’ has officially begun. The series will be broadcasted on the E! network, with the likes of Elizabeth Hurley (Austin…
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Prince William and Kate choose 'small intimate affair' for Prince George's christening

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11th October 2013
Prince George’s christening is just under two weeks away and excitement is building over the royal gathering. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced last month the Prince’s christening would take place on October 23 in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace. As the countdown begins to the service, speculation is growing over who will be attending. Prince George’s…
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Extract from Leanda de Lisle's 'Tudor'

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8th October 2013
This edited excerpt from ‘Tudor’ concerns Henry VIII’s younger sister Mary, known as ‘The French Queen’. She had been married to the aged Louis XII, who she has not yet met, and the scene opens with her about to leave England to meet him as his wife. In…
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh return to Buckingham Palace after summer holiday

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8th October 2013
Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have returned to Buckingham Palace today after their traditional two-month summer holiday at their highland retreat, Balmoral Castle. The Queen and Prince Philip are set to start off The Queen’s baton relay from Buckingham Palace’s forecourt tomorrow morning.The Royal Standard was raised above Buckingham Palace today upon The…
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