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Navy signalman who passed messages between The Queen and Prince Philip during their courtship has died

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6th April 2017
Arthur Grout, a Navy signalman who served with the Duke of Edinburgh during the Second World War, passed away at the age of 93. Mr Grout used secret codes to pass messages between the then Lieutenant Mountbatten and Princess Elizabeth in the early years of their courtship. Mr Grout grew up in Taplow, where he was an avid Scout. He picked up Morse code and semaphore (a system of sending messages by…
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New biography looks at issues between Prince Philip and Prince Charles

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14th February 2017
In Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, New York Times bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith digs deep into the relationship between Prince Charles and his father, the Duke of Edinburgh and alleges that the heir to the throne was ‘threatened’ into marrying young Diana Spencer. In the upcoming biography, Bedell Smith investigates the role that Prince Philip played…
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Unseen photos of the Royal Family at London City Airport released for anniversary

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13th January 2017
This year will mark the 30th anniversary of London City Airport, and they have released 30 pictures and archive material some of which involve members of the Royal family, quite apt for an airport which was constructed on the former site of London’s Royal Docks. One of the first members of the Royal Family to visit was Prince Charles who laid the foundation stone on 29 May 1986. From there it…
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Stunning pictures released from last nights Diplomatic Reception

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9th December 2016
The annual Diplomatic Reception that took place at Buckingham Palace is usually left to the imagination, yet this year we were given a rare glimpse inside. Buckingham Palace agreed that an image of the senior royals taken before dinner would be released. In the photo of the six most senior royals, the Duchess of Cambridge stands out in a red Jenny Packham gown and diamond earrings. The Duchess…
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