British Royals

The centuries-long history behind Scotland's primary royal residence

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16th August 2023
For more than 500 years, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace or Holyrood House, has been the principal royal residence in Scotland. Its history takes in some of the most famous of royal names like Mary, Queen of Scots and now it serves as the residence of King Charles III when he is in Scotland. The Palace was founded by David I as an Augustinian monastery in 1128. As The…
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British Royals

The final London home of The Queen Mother

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15th August 2023
When her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother wasn’t far away to help guide her daughter in her new role as monarch. The Queen Mother moved into London’s…
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George V and his role in modernising the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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13th August 2023
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. While its history dates back to the 12th century, it is still well-used by today’s generation of the royal family. King George V ruled from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. This made him one of the first members of the British Royal Family to implement modern advances in royal households.
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Princess Anne and Family

A new role for Princess Anne in recognition of her strong links to Scotland

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11th August 2023
The Princess Royal has been awarded a new military role in recognition of her strong links to Scotland. The King has appointed his younger sister Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson says the appointment is to recognise Her Royal Highness’s strong links to Scotland, and her existing links with the Regiment as Colonel-in-Chief of both…
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British Royals

How many coins with Queen Elizabeth II on them are still in use?

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10th August 2023
Special 50p coins featuring King Charles III have just been released into general circulation and many will be checking their change for them in the coming days. However, coins with Queen Elizabeth II on them remain legal tender and will do until they are too worn or damaged to be used. And that could take some time because, as the new coins entered tills and pockets around the country, the…
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