British Royals

Never-before-seen photos of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson released to the public for the first time

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23rd November 2016
Many think that some of the events this year have been earth-shattering, however, wind the clock back eighty years. In 1936, Britain is coming to terms with losing King George V whilst over in Europe the ominous threat of Hitler was beginning to grow steadily. Then the nation was further shocked when King Edward VIII expressed his desire to marry the divorcee Wallis Simpson, a desire which meant…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry avoids a near miss in Barbuda

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23rd November 2016
On Prince Harry’s final day of his visit to Antigua and Barbuda, part of his two-week Caribbean tour, he started the day off getting dive bombed by a frigate. Prince Harry was visiting the Frigate Bird Sanctuary to learn more about the part it plays in Barbuda’s…
Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

One is not amused: BBC apologises for sex jokes about Her Majesty

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22nd November 2016
Warning: The following article contains comments that some readers may find offensive.  In a day where it seems like nothing is off topic, the radio show, Don’t Make Me Laugh, managed to push it too far. Back in April on The Queen’s 90th birthday, the BBC Radio 4 show, hosted by David Baddiel aired a show about Her Majesty and sex. The show which featured guests Sara Pascoe, Omid…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Queen set to invite Donald Trump to Windsor Castle for a State Visit next year

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19th November 2016
The Queen is set to invite US President-Elect, Donald Trump, on an official State Visit to the UK in mid-2017 according to reports. According to The Daily Telegraph, senior government officials are already writing up plans for the State Visit which promises to be a historic occasion. Mr Trump will not receive an invitation to visit the UK in an official capacity until he is sworn in as President…
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