British Royals

Documentary reveals MI5 spied on the Duke of Windsor during his reign & after his abdication

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3rd April 2017
In a Channel 4 documentary, Spying on the Royals, which aired Sunday night in the UK, it was revealed that during and after his brief reign as King, Edward VIII was under surveillance by the British secret service. Adrian Phillips, author of The King Who Had to Go, has said that ‘putting MI5 onto Edward VIII was to treat the unchallenged and legitimate head of state as a potential threat to…
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The Queen can never be without her mobile phone - what's in Her Majesty's handbag?

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9th March 2017
Though there are many mysteries surrounding Her Majesty The Queen, one for which an insatiable appetite endures is just what the most recognisable woman in the world carries in her ever-present handbag. The Queen is a noted connoisseur of handbags and is rarely seen without one, even famously using it to send silent signals to those around her to keep things moving and to avoid ruffled feathers in…
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King George V’s sword to go up for auction

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1st March 2017
A sword that belonged to the current Queen’s grandfather, King George V, while he was Prince of Wales has emerged from a private collection and is due to go up for auction today, 1 March, with an anticipated selling price of £8,000. It is believed that the historic…
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Duchess of Cornwall to host street party to honour murdered MP Jo Cox

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22nd February 2017
As part of a new community initiative, which has been launched by the Duchess of Cornwall and chef Jamie Oliver, a series of street parties, bake-offs and picnics will be held across the UK in honour of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox. Called the ‘Great Get Together’, the gatherings will be held on the weekend of 17-18 June 2017 and are designed to unite friends, family and neighbours in what will…
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Some of the oddest products to don The Queen’s face

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7th February 2017
After 65 years on the throne, it’s probably safe to say that The Queen has seen pretty much everything – and that includes some truly wacky memorabilia to commemorate her life and reign! Since she became Her Majesty The Queen on 6 February 1952 the beloved monarch has seen her image reproduced in a multitude of ways, on an array of objects, in all corners of the world. Though some will always…
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