British RoyalsInsightPrince & Princess of WalesQueen Elizabeth II

What you should never say in the presence of royalty

It goes without saying that all royals live a decidedly grander life than the rest of the world. They don’t know the feeling of worry or anxiety when they go to use their credit cards. They won’t ever be declined. And living quarters? Forget one small apartment or cozy house; they live in palaces with servants and staff to do their every bidding. Let’s not forget vacations…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's secret handbag code

It has been revealed that The Queen has a secret handbag code for getting out of tricky situations. When Queen Elizabeth is finished talking to a guest, all she has to do is move her handbag from one arm to another; this signals to her aides, who come in and end the…
Queen Elizabeth II

POLL: Should there be a public holiday for The Queen's Sapphire Jubilee?

On February 6, 2017, Her Majesty The Queen commemorated 65 years since her father’s death in 1952. At that point, the 90-year-old Monarch had been reigning for 65 years. Now there are suggestions that there should be a public holiday later this year to commemorate and celebrate The Queen’s 65th year on the throne. Conservative MP for Romford Andrew Rosindell is leading calls for…
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British RoyalsState & Ceremonial

Arise Sir Ken Dodd! Veteran comedian receives his knighthood

Arise Sir Ken Dodd! Ken Dodd, the 89-year-old comedian, was given the honour by the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace for his services to entertainment in a career that has lasted over 60 years and for his charity work. His skills as a comedian have created a long lasting career with both radio and television shows, as well as a recording career. His most well-known song…
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Palaces & BuildingsThe Yorks

Former royal residence demolished

When Prince Andrew, Duke of York, married Sarah Ferguson in 1986, The Queen gifted them with a £15 million 12-bedroom mansion she had built for them. Their marriage only lasted ten years; now after two years of demolition, their love nest and former home has been torn down to make way for another more elegant, extravagant home. Now all that remains of Sunninghill Park in Berkshire is a muddy…
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