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Prince Philip may help identify last of the Romanovs

Prince Philip is lending a hand or rather his DNA to help identify the last of the Romanovs. The Romanovs, who were executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918, were one of the most powerful Royal Families in history, they ruled from the time of Ivan the Terrible until Nicholas II. In 2007 the bodies of two children were found in a field and are believed to be Maria and Alexei. Historian Simon Sebag…
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Queen makes alternative entrance at State Opening of Parliament for first time in 63 years

In the most public concession yet of her age, The Queen took a lift to the Robing Room in the Palace of Westminster for this morning’s State Opening of Parliament, the first time in her 63 years of attending. The 90-year-old monarch, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, 94, avoided the 26 steps of the Sovereign’s staircase, in a move described by aides as a “modest…
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Duke of Edinburgh to commemorate 100th anniversary of Battle of Jutland

Next month will mark the 100th anniversary of The Battle of Jutland and will be commemorated by the Duke of Edinburgh on his visit to Orkney. The Battle of Jutland saw the main fleets of the British and German navies clash on the eastern side of the North Sea on 31st May, 1916. It was the largest naval battle of World War I and played a decisive role in the allied victory two years…
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The cocktails of the Royal Family

April 21st is fast approaching. Why not celebrate the Queen’s birthday like a royal yourself? After all, she’ll only turn 90 once. Who doesn’t enjoy raising a glass in style more than the Royal Family? Ever wonder what the cocktails of choice for the senior members…
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By Royal Appointment: Supplying the Royal Family

In this new blog series, Royal Central will be looking at some of the famous names that supply their goods and services to the Royal Family and their Households. Which brand of tea does The Queen prefer? Who produces the Duke of Edinburgh’s glasses? What’s the…
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Prince Philip set to see return of his favourite ale

 Prince Philip looks to enjoy the taste of his favourite beer yet again along with reports his request for a bottle of a new tribute version of Double Diamond has been accepted by the ale’s brewery. The Duke had reportedly gone without his original beer of choice since Carlsberg UK made the decision to discontinue production of the full-bodied ale in the early 1990s. Following discovery of the…
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