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Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became heir to the throne, on the accession of her father as King George VI in December 1936, the then Princess Elizabeth was prevented by ancient royal rules from…

There’s a huge royal celebration with a stand out guest list and now the guessing game is under way for who else might be heading to the palace party of the year. At the end of April 2026, the King of Sweden is marking a major birthday and is gathering crowned heads around him for the occasion. Many royal houses have already confirmed their attendance but the question of whether anyone from the…

In April 1926, the papers were filled with royal news as the countdown to the arrival of a new prince or princess entered its final stages. The Duke and Duchess of York, who would later become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, were expecting their first child. The much anticipated baby would be third in line to the throne but a life of obscurity, as a monarch’s cousin, appeared to await.