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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sign Netflix deal

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2nd September 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a deal to make programmes for Netflix. The agreement will see them work as producers on documentaries, docu-series and children’s programming. However, it is understood they may also appear in front of the camera in presentation roles.The New York Times first reported the deal which is said to span several years and which has been described as…
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What are the main causes championed by each senior royal?

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2nd September 2020
The Royal Family famously support hundreds of charities and organisations every year through their patronages and recognition of their causes. Several royals are remembered for their work with one or two particular foundations due to the public impact, and here is a list of the leading causes championed by each royal.Queen Elizabeth II:Her Majesty has been patron to over 600…
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How do they compare? A look at British and European royal funding

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1st September 2020
The idea of royalty is magic itself. The crowns. The power. The money. But is it all that it is built up to be? What if you could decide? How would the world be different today if the royal families had never existed?On average, the British Royal Family cost the taxpayer £43 million a year, with them being estimated at a net worth of £383 million as a collective. Individually, they each…
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36 facts about Diana, Princess of Wales

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31st August 2020
Diana was an influential figure the world over and brought light to some of the most controversial subjects, from AIDS/HIV to landmines and homelessness. Unfortunately, she only lived to the age of 36, so here is a fact to mark each year of Diana’s short life.As a member of the Spencer family, she spent part of her childhood at their family home of Althorp House in…
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