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Inside King Charles' home of Clarence House

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23rd August 2023
When one thinks of the British monarch and their London residence, Buckingham Palace is likely what comes to mind. For King Charles III and Queen Camilla, they are often at Buckingham for work, but it is the 19th-century townhome, Clarence House, that Their Majesties call “home.”[getty src=”912220758″ width=”594″ height=”396&#8243…
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Prince William answers football critics with a little help from a princess

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19th August 2023
The Prince of Wales has sent a good luck message to the Lionesses with a little help from a young royal football fan.Princess Charlotte, who has shown her support for the England team in the past, joined her dad for a video just hours before the match in Sydney which could see Sarina Wiegman’s women crowned world champions.After days of debate about whether Prince William, who is…
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The centuries-long history behind Scotland's primary royal residence

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16th August 2023
For more than 500 years, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace or Holyrood House, has been the principal royal residence in Scotland. Its history takes in some of the most famous of royal names like Mary, Queen of Scots and now it serves as the residence of King Charles III when he is in Scotland.The Palace was founded by David I as an Augustinian monastery in 1128. As The…
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The final London home of The Queen Mother

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15th August 2023
When her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother wasn’t far away to help guide her daughter in her new role as monarch. The Queen Mother moved into London’s…
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George V and his role in modernising the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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13th August 2023
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. While its history dates back to the 12th century, it is still well-used by today’s generation of the royal family.King George V ruled from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. This made him one of the first members of the British Royal Family to implement modern advances in royal households.
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