King Charles III

The transition into a new reign continues as King Charles now appears on honours

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6th October 2023
It’s been just over a year since King Charles III ascended the throne. But, some elements of the new reign are still in transition. Up until now, investitures saw recipients receive honours that had Queen Elizabeth II’s name on the boxes that held medals. Now, that has been changed. 🎖️ Six new medal designs will feature on the 50 different awards which are presented at…
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The Edinburghs

Cookery classes for the Duke of Edinburgh on a day in Brighton

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5th October 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Brighton and Hove on Wednesday to meet with young adults working on their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards.  Photo by Dan Homer, DofE Prince Edward first visited Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College to meet with Duke of Edinburgh Scheme participants and try his hand at baking. He helped students bake pastries to donate to two local food charities while…
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British Royals

The famous royal brooch with big emotional ties

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4th October 2023
When you hear the term “Granny’s Chips,” you might be thinking of your grandma and her homemade chip recipe. When it comes to the Royal Family, Granny’s Chips is the furthest thing from a plate of fried potatoes; it’s one of the most recognisable diamond brooches in the world. Queen Mary had passed on the diamond clip to her granddaughter Elizabeth as she was about…
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British Royals

The royal dukedom once considered to carry a curse

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1st October 2023
It’s a title with a potent history, held by some of the best known names in English royal history. Over 700 years since it was first created, it remains a familiar royal dukedom. There have been six Dukes of Gloucester throughout history, the first created in 1385 and the current having held the title since 1974. It has a long past, and some consider the title cursed due to its most…
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