The Sussexes

Prince Harry arrives at Frogmore Cottage ahead of statue unveiling next week

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25th June 2021
Prince Harry arrived at Frogmore Cottage Friday afternoon to begin a five-day isolation ahead of the unveiling of a statue of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales next Thursday. The Duke of Sussex landed in time to serve out his ‘amber list’ quarantine at his former Windsor home. According to the UK Government, the United States is currently on the amber list meaning before you…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's aide who accused Meghan of bullying resigns

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13th May 2021
A palace staffer who accused the Duchess of Sussex of bullying will step down from running the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the end of the year. Jason Knauf, who joined Kensington Palace in 2015, will be moving abroad at the end of the year. The Duke and Duchess paid tribute to Knauf as “an integral part” of their team. In a statement, the Cambridges…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Anmer Hall

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24th December 2020
Where is it located? Anmer Hall is situated in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, England. It is located on the royal Sandringham Estate and is 12 miles northeast of King’s Lynn and two miles east of the Queen’s residence at Sandringham. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The current house is described as being of a late-Georgian design as it dates from the…
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Who was 'Boppy'? Queen Victoria's nurse, Mrs Brock

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8th April 2019
Whilst researching for a forthcoming academic article on Louisa Louis, the devoted dresser to Princess Charlotte of Wales (1771-1838) who was deeply valued by Queen Victoria, I encountered the name of Mrs Brock. She belongs to that fascinating roll-call of characters that claim a connection with Queen Victoria, who have become all-but historically invisible and are normally banished to the realms…
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