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The Georgians are set to take over Buckingham Palace again

While Buckingham Palace has been making changes with a new reign underway, some old royals are moving back into the palace. The family who originally bought the then-Buckingham House is returning again. A new Royal Collection Trust exhibition focused on the Georgians will open in the spring at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. “Style & Society: Dressing the…
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The Coronation Chair, an ancient symbol in the royal story

Several notable objects and regalia feature in British coronations. While the Imperial State Crown and the Orb and the Sceptre are the most discussed pieces, another item used in the Coronation ceremony is nearly 800 years old and has been used in every coronation since its creation in the thirteenth century. The Coronation Chair can be seen on display at Westminster Abbey when not in use…
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The ruler who has just been overtaken by The Queen

Queen Elizabeth II has just overtaken Johann II of Liechtenstein as the third-longest verified reigning monarch in history. But who exactly is Johann II? Born 5 October 1840 in Elsgrub, Margraviate of Moravia in the Austrian Empire, Johann II was the elder son of Aloys II, Prince of Liechtenstein and Countess Franziska Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau. Johann II ascended to the throne shortly…
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Catherine the Great is back on screen: a new season of The Great premieres

The second season of The Great from Hulu has premiered in the United States and Canada and will be premiering in the United Kingdom on 5 December. The popular period drama is a fictional take on Catherine the Great’s early reign.  The Great was written by Tony McNamara, an Australian playwright and author, who also wrote the screenplay for the 2018 film The Favourite. The Favourite featured…
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