British Royals

New UK £5 coin released to mark 100th anniversary of the House of Windsor

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3rd May 2017
In July 1917, the British Royal Family adopted a new name – Windsor. To celebrate 100 years of the Windsor Household, the Royal Mint is releasing a new UK £5 coin. The name change was decided upon by King George V earlier that year mainly because to keep the name Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The family inherited the name in 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert; it was believed to be…
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Iconic images of Diana, Princess of Wales, to go on display at Althorp

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2nd May 2017
A new exhibition displaying iconic images of Diana, Princess of Wales has opened at the Althorp Estate, Northampton, the princess’s final resting place and the family seat of the Earls of Spencer since 1508. The images – fifteen in total, taken in 1997 by legendary photographer Mario Testino – will be on display in the estate’s Grade 1-listed stables during house opening days at Althorp…
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New photo released of Princess Charlotte

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1st May 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a new photo of their daughter Princess Charlotte ahead of her 2nd birthday tomorrow. The photo was taken in April by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, at their home in Norfolk. In addition to the photo, the Kensington Palace Twitter account posted: TRH would like to thank everyone for the lovely messages they have received & hope that…
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The Queen named 2017 Londoner of the Year by London Press Club

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29th April 2017
The Press Club Awards were handed out on Thursday at the Corinthia Hotel in White Hall, London. The most prestigious award presented at the event was for Londoner of the Year, which went to Her Majesty. Her son, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York accepted on The Queen’s behalf. The keynote speech was given by the Lord Speaker, The Rt Hon Lord Fowler. The host for the awards was BBC journalist…
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