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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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Cartoon Camilla takes to the airwaves to help young writers

The Duchess of Cornwall has been animated into action for one of her favourite causes. Camilla has taken cartoon form as she helps launch a writing competition aimed at getting school children into story telling. The Duchess, who is a long term advocate for literacy across all age groups, has been turned into an animation to help launch this year’s 500 Words competition run by the BBC.
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