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Royal baby news - Princess Eugenie is expecting her second child

Princess Eugenie is expecting her second child. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the princess and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are to become parents again. Soon afterwards, Eugenie took to Instagram to reveal ”We’re so excited to share that there will be a new addition to our family this summer.” The exact due date of the baby hasn’t been confirmed. Princess…
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Did the battle that saw the demise of the first King Charles start earlier than first believed?

While King Charles III has just announced plans for his coronation plans this coming May, a King Charles of the past is also back in the news again. Archaeologists in Warwickshire have uncovered evidence that points to an earlier start to the first battle of the civil war, which saw the demise of King Charles I. The first recorded battle of the English Civil War took place in August of…
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An ancient royal tradition is given a 21st century makeover for the Coronation of King Charles III as exciting new details are released

For centuries, it’s been a traditional way of marking major royal events and as King Charles III is crowned, it will be given a makeover. The night after the Coronation will see the ancient rite of lighting the night sky as part of the royal celebrations. But instead of beacons and bonfires, the focus will be on illuminations. Landmarks across the UK will be lit up to mark the crowning…
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Rumours of a slimmed-down Coronation are quashed, with Buckingham Palace promising a three-day extravaganza

Rumours of there being a slimmed-down Coronation in May have been quashed, with the news that the event will be marked with a three-day extravaganza. Buckingham Palace has announced that the Coronation Service will take place on Saturday May 6, with a further two days of celebrations planned. Coronation Day itself will be a formal affair full of ceremony. The King and Queen will attend…
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