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How the kidnapping attempt on Princess Anne changed royal protection forever

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2nd August 2025
A 1974 kidnap plot exposed deep flaws in the security of Britain’s royals. Half a century on, the system it disrupted remains stronger because of it.In the early 1970s, royal security was less science than symbolism.Police officers in peaked caps stood near palace gates. Detectives accompanied royals on major public outings. But the notion that a direct, violent attack could strike the…
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The forgotten queen who changed a country and a Monarchy

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1st August 2025
On 1 August 1714, a chapter closed in British history. Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, died at Kensington Palace at the age of 49, ushering the Hanoverian period. Anne is now largely thought of as an hysterical queen who wrapped up in her personal relationships thanks to the 2018 film, The Favourite. However, she was a fascinating figure who was so much more than the drama…
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This is the most popular royal home for visitors: how to visit Windsor Castle

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31st July 2025
Windsor Castle is the most popular royal home for visitors, welcoming more paying customers than any other.The latest report from the Royal Collection Trust shows that almost 1.4 million people bought a ticket to go into Windsor Castle in 2024-2025. Buckingham Palace saw 683,000 paying customers in the same financial year although it’s only open in the summer months whereas Windsor is…
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Why doesn’t the title ‘King Consort’ exist?

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30th July 2025
While the titleQueen Consortis well-established as the official designation for the wife of a reigning king, the male equivalent –King Consort– is notably absent from British royal tradition. Why does the monarchy have aQueen Consort,but noKing Consort? The answer lies in constitutional principles, historical precedent, and royal…
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