British Royals

Queen Elizabeth II's canine-friendly car goes up for auction

Ever fancied a royal ride to and from work? Luckily for you, one of Queen Elizabeth II’s Range Rovers is up auction and could be yours for just £70,000.  Iconic Auctioneers will be auctioning off Queen Elizabeth II’s 2006 Range Rover Supercharged in its Silverstone Festival Sale from 22 to 24 August.  Her Majesty drove the vehicle herself from 2006 through 2008 and had several…
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How one very important royal wedding was barred from broadcast in case someone had a drink during the National Anthem

One of the most important royal weddings of the 20th century was all set to make history in another way when a cleric intervened to stop a moral outrage. The marriage of Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, in April 1923, was due to be recorded by the brand new BBC and broadcast on radio to share it with as many people as possible. However, the Archbishop of Canterbury was…
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A first for the Royal Family as NHS nurse poised to marry eldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

The eldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II is to marry an NHS nurse. Peter Phillips has announced his engagement to Harriet Sperling who specialises in paediatrics. The couple have been dating for just over a year. They were recently seen together at Wimbledon when they sat in the royal box at the same time as Queen Camilla. That, and their inclusion in the carriage procession at Royal Ascot…
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The King begins his annul summer holiday in Scotland with a poignant start

The King has arrived in Scotland to begin his traditional summer holiday, marking a key moment in the royal calendar that echoes decades of tradition. The King left Sandringham on Sunday following the Sunday church service. The royal plane took off from the nearby RAF Marham, landing at Wick in the northern-most part of mainland Britain. His Majesty is understood to be spending a week at…
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