British Royals

Last minute change to royal Christmas at Sandringham

There’s been a last minute change to the guest list at Sandringham for this year’s royal Christmas celebrations and for a rather important reason. Princess Beatrice will now spend the festive season at the Norfolk estate with the Royal Family. She and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, had planned to go to Italy to have Christmas with his relatives there. However, Princess…
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British Royals

The very unusual middle name chosen for a royal baby

Royal babies usually get rather royal names but when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh welcomed their son, in 2007, their choices surprised many. And the unusual pick of Edward and Sophie could have even more unusual origins. The baby boy born on December 17th 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital was a fourth grandson for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Four days later, his proud parents took…
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The Yorks

The Duke of York says he ''ceased all contact'' with alleged Chinese spy

The Duke of York says he has cut all contact with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. The businessman is said to have been a ”close confidant” of Prince Andrew. Their links came to light after the man lost an appeal over being barred from entering the UK. The man, known in court documents as H6, was banned from the country by former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, who…
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King Charles III

King Charles presents MBE award to 103-year-old

The MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) goes to someone who has contributions to arts and sciences, charitable and welfare organisations, or someone who has outstanding public service. For 103-year-old Rajindar Singh Dhatt, recognition by His Majesty King Charles is a long time coming. He was recognised for his services to the South Asian Community in the United Kingdom. Born in…
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