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How does the phrase ''God Save The Queen'' link Donald Trump and Joe Biden?

It is not often American politicians say “God save the Queen”. This was exactly what happened when Joe Biden certified the election of Donald Trump as President in January 2017. While the applause rang out in the Senate chamber, he quietly said: “God save the Queen”. The incident received some attention in the British and American media in 2017, but due to all the…
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Royal Central readers show off their royal memorabilia

Royal Central has asked viewers to share their unique and rare pieces of royal memorabilia. From Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation to royal weddings and births in the 21st century, our viewers have no shortage of collectables. If you are interested in having your memorabilia shared with Royal Central, regardless of which monarchy, please contact Royal Central on social media or email…
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Killed in battle: Prince Maurice of Battenberg

Prince Maurice of Battenberg was Queen Victoria’s grandson, as he was the son of Victoria’s daughter, Princess Beatrice and her husband, Prince Henry of Battenberg. Prince Maurice of Battenberg was born at Balmoral Castle in 1891 and grew up in Great Britain. His elder sister, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg married Alfonso XIII of Spain and was Queen Consort of Spain between 1906 and…
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Denmark's American-born Princess

Several European nations have had members of their royal families with American backgrounds – many of whom have created scandals. In the British Royal Family, King Edward VIII chose to abdicate in 1936 to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson, and in more recent years…
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex to step up royal duties in The Queen's absence

The Earl and Countess of Wessex will reportedly play a major part in the Royal Family’s public duties moving forward, as The Queen will spend the foreseeable future in self-isolation at Windsor Castle. The move to spotlight Edward and Sophie more, which comes as the United Kingdom begins to relax its social distancing measures, was revealed by Russell Myers, the Daily Mirror’s royal…
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