Monaco

Princess Charlene of Monaco gives birth to twins

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10th December 2014
<![CDATA[Princess Charlene of Monaco has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. It was thought that the Princess would give birth close to Christmas, and the South-African former swimmer was admitted to Princess Grace hospital around lunchtime today, local time. The…
Palaces & Buildings

The Holidays at Hampton Court Palace: Light up the Palace

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3rd December 2014
<![CDATA[The holidays are approaching and what better way than to spend an evening enjoying the colourful holiday splendour of Hampton Court Palace. Grab your scarves, mittens and a copy of the glow-in-the-dark trail map and partake in the magic of this winter wonderland. Begin your holiday adventure in the country’s oldest hedge maze as sparkling lights guide your journey to the centre where…
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History

Notable Names: Martin Charteris

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1st December 2014
<![CDATA[Martin Michael Charles Chateris, later known as Baron Charteris of Amisfield, was born in 1913. He is best known as Her Majesty's Private Secretary during the 1970's. Charteris was the second son of Lord Elcho, heir to the 11th Earl of Wemyss. He was…
Features

The Royal Household: Pages of the Backstairs

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19th November 2014
<![CDATA[First appointed by Queen Anne in the 1700s, The Pages of the Backstairs were created as she wanted to distinguish between the Ladies of the Bedchamber and her closest male servant. The Pages were thought highly of and were not considered in the same category of…
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The Royal Household: Page of the Chambers

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18th November 2014
<![CDATA[The Page of the Chambers is accountable for the arrangement of the State rooms as well as staging the ceremonial aspects of functions such as the Queen’s daily receptions, audiences, appointments and investitures. The Page is also responsible for serving arrangements at cocktail parties and other events. He supports the Palace Steward in the Master of the Household Department. The…
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