British Royals

Crathie Kirk, the royal chapel of choice

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3rd September 2024
Crathie Kirk is the chapel of choice when the Royal Family is staying at Balmoral and visitors can see different royals on their way to Sunday service most weeks during the holiday. When did this small church become a royal favourite? Queen Victoria began attending church at Crathie Kirk in 1848 when she and Prince Albert began spending time on the Balmoral Estate. The church that Queen…
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The discreet and dutiful duke who just marked a major milestone

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27th August 2024
This year, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is celebrating his 80th birthday. His name is perhaps more familiar than his face for, despite over five decades of life on the royal frontline, the duke remains as discreet as he is dutiful.Prince Richard was born 26 August 1944 at St Matthew’s Nursing Home in Northampton.Prince Richard’s father, Henry, Duke of Gloucester the third…
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The King shows support for community affected by knife attack in Southport

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20th August 2024
It was an emotional scene in Southport as King Charles arrived in the Merseyside town to pay respects to the victims of last month’s knife attack and thank the frontline responders who helped in the aftermath.On 29 July, three young girls were killed in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance class. Eight other children were seriously injured. All have now been released from…
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Revealed: how a king feels about a legend of the Tower

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19th August 2024
Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the kingdom will fall. Now, the man who’s just taken charge of ensuring their safety, and with it that of the realm, has revealed just what The King thinks of the tradition.Yeoman Michael Chandler, better known as Barney, is the new Ravenmaster of the Tower of London. His day to day activities includes supervising the…
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