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Prince William and Kate plan to pose for pictures with the royal baby when they leave hospital

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8th July 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to give the world the first glimpse of the Royal Baby when they leave the hospital. Prince William and wife Kate, will exit through the main doors of the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, in London, and the couple intend to pose for pictures with their first child. The royal couple are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child.
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How Queen Elizabeth II changed the meaning of Queen

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7th July 2013
She has been, for most of our lifetimes, the only Queen we have ever known. Powerful yet delicate, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of Faith has paved the way for the future queens of the world’s monarchies. Currently there are 2…
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Duchess of Cambridge's gynaecologist awaiting birth call from the Palace

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5th July 2013
The world is awaiting the arrival of the royal baby as the Duchess of Cambridge’s due date draws closer. Now, with just over a week to Kate’s mid-July due date, the world is excitedly anticipating the arrival of baby Cambridge. One man who is more prepared than anyone is the Duchess’ gynaecologist who has told friends he is awaiting a call from the palace that could come…
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The Forgotten Monarchs - Part 2

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2nd July 2013
The second instalment in this series of blogs focuses on the third Monarch of the House of Stuart, King Charles II. Charles was born on 29th May 1630 at St James’s Palace to the reigning King Charles I and his consort Henrietta Maria (who was in fact the sister of…
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Prince William and Kate's baby becomes first person to get Wikipedia page before being born

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2nd July 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby has become the first person to have a Wikipedia page before it is born. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to welcome their first child mid-July. The page created earlier this week is called “Child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,” and says the baby is due to be born on July 13. It also includes information about the royal…
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Coronation Admiration

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2nd June 2013
As somebody who was not around at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, in fact somebody who was born nearly 40 years after her accession, it was amazing to watch today the whole thing from start to finish. From the procession to Westminster Abbey, to…
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Beatrix, Queen of Heartbreak

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29th April 2013
When Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially abdicates on April 30, she will end a 33-year reign that is viewed as one of the most successful in Dutch history. But it is also marred with personal tragedy. In 2002, Beatrix lost her companion and consort, Prince Claus, whom she had married 38 years earlier. Claus had been battling Parkinson’s Disease and had previously dealt with cancer and…
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