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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex settle legal claim over photos of son Archie

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20th December 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have settled a claim brought again Splash U.K. earlier this year, it was announced at a High Court hearing in London on Friday. “As explained in today’s hearing, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have successfully settled a legal claim brought at the beginning of this year against the paparazzi agency Splash U.K.,” a spokesperson on behalf of…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of York Cottage

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20th December 2020
Where is it located? York Cottage is a house situated within the grounds of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the East of England. It is sometimes referred to as the Bachelor’s Cottage and was built as an overflow residence for the main Sandringham House. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The year the cottage was built is not recorded, however in 1893, it…
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The Queen's Christmas Day surprise

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19th December 2020
It’s proving to be a very different Christmas in more ways than one for many and the Queen is no exception. This year, the contents of her Christmas Day speech will be kept secret until the moment it is broadcast. Her Majesty usually pre-records her Christmas Day…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Bagshot Park

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19th December 2020
Where is it located? Bagshot Park is a royal residence which is located near the village of Bagshot in Surrey. It is approximately 11 miles south of Windsor. The 51-acres occupied by this Grade II listed building are located within a designated area of Windsor Great Park. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The original building was known as Bagshot Lodge and was…
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Queen Elizabeth embraces technology

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18th December 2020
A global pandemic has not stopped Queen Elizabeth II from keeping in touch with her people. Once again, The Queen had a digital visit. This time with KPMG, an accounting firm celebrating its 150th anniversary. From Windsor Castle, she heard the stories of four employees from across the UK. She also got a touch of the holiday season as they serenaded Her Majesty with a pre-recorded performance…
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