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The Countess of Wessex marks the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

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1st November 2020
In 2019, The Countess of Wessex held a reception for Women Peacebuilders at Buckingham Palace, where she committed to supporting the UN’s Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, as well as the UK’s, Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative. UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was the first-ever UN Resolution that recognised the central role of women as important stakeholders…
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HistoryThe Sussexes

History of Royal Titles: the Dukedom of Sussex

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31st October 2020
The Duke of Sussex is a substantive title and is one of the several royal dukedoms created twice in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The dukedom takes its name from the county of Sussex in southeast England. The title first appeared with the Kingdom of Sussex, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom annexed by the Kingdom of Wessex around 827; later on, the kingdom became part of the Kingdom of England. In…
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HistoryThe Kents

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 merged into the kingdom of England. By 860, Kent had merged into a sub-domain ruled by Wessex, and thereafter, a title did not…
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Royal Central readers show off their royal memorabilia

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29th October 2020
Royal Central has asked viewers to share their unique and rare pieces of royal memorabilia. From Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation to royal weddings and births in the 21st century, our viewers have no shortage of collectables. If you are interested in having your memorabilia shared with Royal Central, regardless of which monarchy, please contact Royal Central on social media or email…
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