History

The tragedy of the last Stuart Monarch - Queen Anne’s 18 pregnancies

Queen Anne quite frankly had a tremendous reign becoming the first Monarch of a united single sovereign state, known as Great Britain in 1707 as well as showing her worth as a Queen Regnant in a male dominated society. Though tragedy was never far away from the last of the Stuarts as not many people will be aware that Queen Anne became pregnant an astonishing 18 times, though not one of her…
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The time The Queen entertained Brett Kavanaugh at Buckingham Palace

Over the decades, The Queen has hosted thousands of guests at Buckingham Palace, from international dignitaries to controversial world leaders. Back in 2003, one of Her Majesty’s guests at the palace was Brett Kavanaugh, who at the time was a little known secretary to President Bush. Mr Kavanaugh formed part of President Bush’s entourage during his state visit to the United Kingdom…
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May's Monarch Moment: a Royal Baby Special

We’re about to meet a monarch in the making. This month, the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg welcome their first child. It’s a happy event for them, a moment of celebration in strange and difficult times and history in the making. For their baby will be second in line to their country’s throne from birth and, girl or boy, they are expected to one day rule.
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Royal History Mystery: What happened to Henry VI?

Today we’re looking at a royal history mystery that took place during the Wars of the Roses and resulted in the death of a king. What happened to Henry VI? Henry VI became the King of England shortly after his birth in 1421. His father, Henry V, died after a sudden illness at the age of 35, leaving the throne to his only son, a nine-month-old boy. Henry VI was guided by a regency council…
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