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Royal Residences: A brief history of Clarence House

Clarence House has been an active royal residence since it was completed in 1827. Learn more about the Queen’s former home here. Where is it located? Clarence House is a British royal residence which is located on The Mall in the City of Westminster, London. The four-storey building is attached to St James’s Palace and is less than a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. When…
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Why does the 20th of November have good and bad memories for the Queen?

Many dates in royal history will churn up positive and negative memories for members of the Royal Family. Perhaps this is most true for the Queen herself, who has been the head of the House of Windsor for almost sixty-nine years. Several key anniversaries define Her Majesty’s reign. Most prominent is likely February 6, the date of her accession to the throne which also marks the tragic death…
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History of Royal Titles: The Dukedom of Edinburgh

Dukedoms are the highest titles in the British roll of peerage. These titles are sometimes created and bestowed on sons and grandsons of the British monarch, usually when they get married. Named after the capital city of Scotland, the Dukedom of Edinburgh was first created on 15 July 1726 during the reign of King George I, who bestowed it upon his grandson, Prince Frederick (1707-1751), who…
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Prince Philip is 'being forced' to stay with The Queen at Windsor due to HMS Bubble staffing shortages

The Duke of Edinburgh is ‘being made to stay’ with The Queen as there is not enough staff available to form two separate isolation bubbles. Despite being married for 73 years, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have lived very independent lives as of late due to their differing work and life styles. PHOTO CREDIT: PA/Steve Parsons (press handout) In 2019, Her Majesty only…
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