The Yorks

US Judge rejects sex allegations against Prince Andrew

A federal judge in Florida has refused an effort by two women to join a high-profile sexual abuse lawsuit that involved shocking allegations against The Duke of York and a well-known U.S. lawyer, Alan Dershowitz. The Duke of York speaking in Newcastle in December 2014. Photo courtesy of The Duke of York. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra delivered his ruling Tuesday in the case involving affluent…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne to attend service to mark 100 years since Britain’s worst railway tragedy

The Princess Royal will next month attend a commemorative event to recognise 100 years since Britain’s worst railway tragedy at Gretna Green, on May 22. She will be joined alongside soldiers, dignitaries and members of the local community at the site where the Quintinshill train disaster occurred, killing 227 people in 1915. However, despite the huge loss of life and many injuries, the tragedy…
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Queen Elizabeth II

"You don't get gifts like that any more": The Queen is amazed by centuries old inventories of royal gifts

In 1520, Henry VIII and Francis I of France exchanged gifts at the Field of Cloth of Gold. Since then, the exchange of gifts between rulers has become a tradition, one which has continued for centuries and is prevalent even today. Having been on the throne for more than 60 years, The Queen has undoubtedly seen her fair share of official gifts. In the past, she has received many unusual and exotic…
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