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History of Royal Titles: Why is Queen Elizabeth II also known as the Duke of Normandy?

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31st October 2020
In the middle ages, the Duke of Normandy was the ruler of the Duchy of Normandy in northwestern France. In 911, the duchy came from a grant of land given to the Viking leader, Rollo, by Charles III, the Carolingian ruler of West Francia in a bid to stop the Viking onslaught. In 924 and 933, Normandy was expanded by further royal grants, and Rollo’s descendants continued to rule until 1135.
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The Queen 'to step down' next year with Prince Charles set to take over, respected royal biographer claims

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30th October 2020
Royal expert and biographer Robert Jobson says that he fully expects The Queen to step down when she reaches the age of 95 next year. Speaking to The Royal Beat, available on TrueRoyalty, Mr Jobson said: “I still firmly believe when The Queen becomes 95, that she will step down.” Newsweek Royal Reporter Jack Royston agreed, saying: “I think she won’t want to, but…
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History of Royal Titles: the Dukedom of Kent

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30th October 2020
The present Duke of Kent has held the title since 1942, but it is a title that has only been awarded twice in the thousand years of the monarchy. A title belonging to Kent dates back to ancient times when Kent was its own kingdom before the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms…
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BREAKING: Meghan's privacy trial delayed by nine months for "confidential reasons"

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29th October 2020
A High Court Judge has approved a request by the Duchess of Sussex to delay her privacy trial until Autumn 2021. The trial was originally due to take place in January 2021 – however, the court has approved Meghan’s application to vacate her trial, with a new date to be confirmed in the Autumn. Associated Newspapers did not oppose the delay to the trial after hearing confidential…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge honour NHS frontline workers with special Pride of Britain Award

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29th October 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will present a special award to NHS frontline workers during this year’s Pride of Britain Awards. “We cannot thank you enough,” William said in a pre-taped segment filmed at St Bart’s Hospital last week. “On behalf of a grateful nation, it is a tremendous honour for Catherine and I to present this Special Recognition Award to the army of…
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