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Can bringing recent royals to life on film really work?

With the fourth season of The Crown just released in November 2020 and filming starting this year for the next season (and a new cast), and a new photo of Kristin Stewart as Diana just released, public attention is once again focused on the current members of the British Royal Family. And with that increased attention comes the question: is bringing current royals to life on screen truly…
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Royal Central readers show off their royal memorabilia - part 2

In a second edition, Royal Central has once again asked viewers to share their unique and rare pieces of royal memorabilia. From King George V’s coronation to royal weddings, our readers 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…
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History of Royal Titles: the Dukedom of Sussex

The Duke of Sussex is a substantive title and is one of the several royal dukedoms created twice in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The dukedom takes its name from the county of Sussex in southeast England. The title first appeared with the Kingdom of Sussex, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom annexed by the Kingdom of Wessex around 827; later on, the kingdom became part of the Kingdom of England. In…
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The latest trailer for 'The Crown' puts Charles and Diana in focus

The trailer for Season 4 of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ already has the world talking ahead of its 15 November launch. The upcoming series will start off where series 3 ended, around the late 1970s. At that time, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) is in her 25th year of being Monarch. A primary focus of the series will be how the Queen and her family are preoccupied with finding an…
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