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'I'd like to have been friends with Diana' says Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts has revealed she thinks she and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, could have been friends. “I think she was someone I’d like to have been friends with,” the Australian actress told Total Film magazine, ahead of next month’s release of ‘Diana’, which will see Naomi take on the iconic role. “I was obviously struck with shock and grief by her death.” Naomi Watts…
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Prince Philip set to return to public life

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is set to begin his return to public engagements on 12th August when he presents medals at the Royal Society Edinburgh. The Duke will also perform his first mainstream engagement at the end of September, over 4 months after being…
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Anglogeek's 5 Minute Book Review

In the past year, I have read seven biographies on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Many of the these books contained the same stories, the same milestones and followed similar patterns. One book changed that, Elizabeth The Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell…
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Richard III - A Review

Last night I went to see The Changeling Theatre’s adaptation of Richard III at Upnor Castle.  Whilst I was really looking forward to the production, I was also feeling ready to tut under my breath at the unrealistic representation of Richard III – a man I have come to feel has been mistreated by history and by Shakespeare in particular.  I was, therefore, surprised and delighted by this…
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Palace unveils official royal baby commemorative china

Two days following the birth of HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Royal Household, via the Royal Collection Trust, was pleased to unveil an exclusive range of official royal baby commemorative china to celebrate the joyous occasion. Royal Baby Commemorative Limited Edition Loving Cup, £195, courtesy of The Royal Collection…
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The Forgotten Monarchs - Part 4

This fourth blog in the series focuses on the joint married Monarchs, Queen Mary II and King William III. Queen Mary being the fifth Monarch of the House of Stuart and King William being the first Monarch (in England) of the House of Orange. Mary was born on 30th April 1662…
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Prince George is a "beautiful baby" says Camilla

The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed one-week-old Prince George is a really “beautiful baby.” Camilla was attending the Sandringham Flower Show with Prince Charles on Wednesday when she was asked by 73-year-old Freda Aspinall about the new addition to the family. The Duchess of Cornwall has been speaking fondly of newborn Prince George. The local resident asked Camilla: “What does the baby…
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