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The unborn baby who could be King: the little-known clause in the royal succession

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17th July 2025
It is a scenario that lies more in the realm of royal drama than modern reality: a monarch dies suddenly, leaving behind a pregnant consort and a nation unsure of its next sovereign. Yet this constitutional conundrum is one that has been anticipated for centuries. British royal succession law, as arcane as it may sometimes appear, offers a clear and carefully constructed answer to what happens if…
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Queen Camilla will be taking part in the National Year of Reading next year

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16th July 2025
The Queen’s Reading Room will be lending a hand by providing support for a government initiative next year. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has shared that 2026 will officially be a National Year of Reading in the United Kingdom. The government- in partnership with the Literacy Trust- is hoping that the campaign will “inspire thousands of community reading champions, welcome…
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The link between the next king called George and the last one

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13th July 2025
A future king called George has admitted to sharing a talent with the last monarch to have that name.Prince George, who turns 12 in just a few days’ time, has spoken publicly of his enjoyment of tennis for the first time.The prince, second in line to the throne, admitted that he was ”alright” at the sport as he chatted with brand new British Wimbledon champion, Julian…
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The King quietly scraps long-standing Buckingham Palace tradition

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7th July 2025
The King has quietly scrapped a long standing tradition behind the closed walls of Buckingham Palace.According to the Sunday Times, His Majesty has removed the long-standing all-white dress code at the private tennis courts of Buckingham Palace.For decades, the palace courts – which are located in the gardens of the palace – have upheld an unwritten rule echoing the more famous…
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