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Emma of Normandy’s remains possibly found in Winchester Cathedral

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16th May 2019
The remains of Emma of Normandy, who was Queen of England twice in the 11th century, have possibly been found in a mausoleum discovered in Winchester Cathedral. Her great-nephew William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 and began the Norman rule of England. The names of eight kings, two bishops and that of Emma of Normandy were found on six mortuary chests in the cathedral, and now scientists…
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Who is Zara Tindall?

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15th May 2019
Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips was born to Anne, Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips on 15 May 1981 at St Mary’s Hospital in London. She is the younger of their two children and only daughter. Her older brother, Peter Phillips was born on 15 November 1977. She also has…
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Kate cracks codes during visit to Bletchley Park

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15th May 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Bletchley Park to view a special exhibition in the lead-up to D-Day commemorations next month. Bletchley Park, the codebreaking capital of the Second World War, is where intelligence was gathered and cracked during wartime. Kate’s grandmother, Valerie Glassborow Middleton, and great-aunt Mary worked there before marriage. Kate was shown the…
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"The scale of what we are dealing with remains deeply worrying:" Duke of Cambridge speaks at first United for Wildlife Joint Taskforce Meeting

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15th May 2019
The Duke of Cambridge spoke at the first United for Wildlife joint taskforce on Tuesday, when the financial and transport sectors met to discuss ways to join forces to combat the illegal wildlife trade. The joint taskforce took place at the Royal Geographical Society, and was chaired by Lord William Hague, the Chairman of the United for Wildlife’s international trade taskforce. Speakers from…
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The Duke of Cambridge takes part in #MentalHealthMinute

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13th May 2019
The Duke of Cambridge has urged us all to stop and really listen as he took part in #MentalHealthMinute which was broadcast on over 300 radio stations just before 11am today. William was one of five well known voices underlining the importance of talking and listening when it comes to mental health. Alongside Stephen Fry, Alesha Dixon, Katy Perry and Jameela Jamil, he put a spotlight on the…
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