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Princess Eugenie's baby is a fourth boy in the latest generation of Windsors

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9th February 2021
The arrival of Princess Eugenie’s baby boy has made the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh great grandparents for the ninth time. And the new arrival, first child of Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, is the fourth great grandson they have welcomed to their every growing family.Baby Brooksbank, whose first name is still unknown, arrived safely at 8.55am on the morning of February 9th…
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History of unlucky royal names: Richard

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9th February 2021
There are many names that are considered unlucky by some, and in royal circles this is something they wish to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings on during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a look at the history behind some such monikers, and why it is unlikely that we will see them re-used by any future monarchs.The name Richard has been subjected to many trials of…
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The Queen's Consent and legislative veto powers explained

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8th February 2021
Much has been made of the Queen allegedly blocking a law from being passed in the 1970s, claims which Buckingham Palace says are “simply untrue”. According to documents seen by The Guardian, The Queen’s personal lawyers successfully persuaded ministers to change a draft law in order to conceal her private wealth.These ‘veto’ powers have been around for centuries and are part of…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Prince of Wales receives lifetime achievement award for farming

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8th February 2021
The Prince of Wales has been named Farmers Weekly’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2020 due to his decades-long commitment to agriculture, practical support and ability to bring attention to farming issues, as well as the way he’s always championed innovation in farming.“He cares with a fierce and tireless passion about our smaller family farmers – the small- and medium-sized…
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