Queen Elizabeth II

Buckingham Palace denies claims that The Queen blocked legislation

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8th February 2021
Buckingham Palace says that newspaper reports claiming The Queen lobbied the government in the 1970s are “simply untrue”. According to documents published in the Guardian, The Queen’s personal lawyers successfully persuaded ministers to change a draft law in order to conceal her private wealth. The documents show that starting in 1973, Her Majesty had meetings with her solicitor and…
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History of unlucky royal names: John

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8th February 2021
There are many names that some consider unlucky and in royal circles this is something various ruling dynasties have wished 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. If you ask most royal historians who…
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Edward and Sophie follow in Anne's footsteps with mooted move to Scotland

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6th February 2021
Reports that the Earl and Countess of Wessex were being lined up as official royal residents in Edinburgh in a bid to calm calls for an independence referendum in Scotland have surprised many. However, it’s not the first time that it’s been suggested one of the Queen’s children settle at Holyroodhouse to boost the relationship between London and Edinburgh. Over two decades ago, the Princess…
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A Year in Review: The Sussex Exit

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6th February 2021
The 8th of January 2020 is a day that will not be forgotten in royal history. In an Instagram post, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would “step back as ‘senior’ members” of the British Royal Family. The announcement came with many questions. Where would…
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The Queen appoints top spy as her new Lord Chamberlain

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5th February 2021
The Queen has appointed the former Director General of MI5 as her new Lord Chamberlain. Lord Parker, the formerly the UK most senior British intelligence officer, takes up the position as the most senior officer in the Royal Household on April 1st. Andrew Parker, who was made a Peer in 2020, takes over from Lord Peel who retires next month after 15 years in the role. Lord Parker joined…
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