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Political pressure over Prince Andrew continues to grow after revelations about Royal Lodge rent

Politicians from several parties have made fresh criticisms of Prince Andrew after it was revealed he’s not paid rent on his home at Royal Lodge in over 20 years. Labour’s Dame Meg Hillier, who has been an MP for 20 years, told the BBC that ”where money flows, particularly where taxpayers’ money is involved, or taxpayers’ interests are involved, Parliament has a…
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History teachers lined up for major new prize launched by Historic Royal Palaces

History is filled with royal figures who made their mark in a time when kings (and sometimes queens) held total power. Now, the people who help bring those stories alive for a new generation are lined up for a special award. Historic Royal Palaces, which looks after some of the best known regal residences in the world, is launching a new competition to find the country’s most inspiring…
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Priceless emerald and diamond necklace among jewels stolen from royal collection in Paris

Thieves have stolen some of the most priceless pieces of jewellery linked to French royalty in a smash and grab raid at the Louvre in Paris. A gang used a cherry picker to gain access to the Apollo gallery on an upper floor at the museum on Sunday morning, just as the tourist attraction was opening its doors to visitors. Using power tools, they smashed into a series of cases inside the…
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This is what has really happened to the titles and honours of Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew has given up his titles and honours in a surprise move that is reported to have left Buckingham Palace rather content. Just hours after concrete reports began to circulate that his dukedom was about to disappear, Andrew put out a statement in which he said he was voluntarily relinquishing his titles and the other honours he had received. He’s no longer known as Duke of…
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