British Royals

The Gambia returns to the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth has a new member as The Gambia rejoins the family of nations headed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The West African country departed the Commonwealth only five years ago but has rejoined following a pledge by the country’s President. This means the Commonwealth now has 53 members opposed to just 52. The Gambia was officially reinstated to the family of nations during a…
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The Kents

The Royal Family's links to Freemasonry

It is often dubbed as one of the world’s most secret societies – the world of Freemasonry. From covert handshakes to Masonic rituals, mystery surrounds the organisation which has connections to the British Royal Family. Many members of The Royal Family are…
The Sussexes

Sir Elton John cancels Las Vegas tour dates to attend Harry & Meghan's wedding

Sir Elton John has cancelled two dates of his Las Vegas tour on the weekend when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry at Windsor. Although invitations have not yet been sent out, Sir Elton is keen to be in attendance – and maybe even perform. The singer, who was a close friend of Princess Diana, was due to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 18 and 19th but has now…
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InsightQueen Elizabeth II

All the records Queen Elizabeth has broken

Today, Queen Elizabeth will be entering her 67th year as monarch. A feat never achieved before by a British monarch. She will not be celebrating the occasion because the date also marks the anniversary of her father’s death. The next nationwide celebrations for a jubilee occasion will be in 2022 when Her Majesty celebrates 70 years on the throne. The Platinum Jubilee will take place in the…
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OtherPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince George's new hobby revealed

Little by little, we learn more fun and interesting things about Prince George and Princess Charlotte. George’s parents are both athletic. Prince William enjoys polo and skiing, while Kate is an avid lover of tennis. During the royal tour of Sweden and Norway, the…
Queen Elizabeth II

80% of people living in the UK have only ever known one monarch - Queen Elizabeth II

As The Queen begins her 66th year on the throne next week, it is perhaps unsurprising that 80% of UK residents have only ever known one monarch – Elizabeth II. The then Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI. According to the Office for National Statistics, 12 million British residents were alive when King George died and…
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