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The forgotten queen who changed a country and a Monarchy

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1st August 2025
On 1 August 1714, a chapter closed in British history. Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, died at Kensington Palace at the age of 49, ushering the Hanoverian period. Anne is now largely thought of as an hysterical queen who wrapped up in her personal relationships thanks to the 2018 film, The Favourite. However, she was a fascinating figure who was so much more than the drama…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Kensington Palace

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31st December 2020
Where is it located?Kensington Palace is still the capital city residence of many British royals to this day. The site is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England.When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence?Before it was transformed into a grand royal residence, Kensington Palace was originally a two storey Jacobean mansion which had…
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A Calendar of Queens: February

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7th February 2020
Royal history is so rich that the year is peppered with anniversaries and milestones. From births to deaths, coronations to weddings, each month brings the memory of another landmark moment. Britain’s queens, past and present, have written themselves into the history…
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The Favourite scoops just one Oscar

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25th February 2019
Olivia Colman has won the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 91st Academy Awards for her part as Queen Anne in The Favourite. She picked up her first Academy Award at the ceremony in Hollywood on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre. Colman walked away with The Favourite‘s only Oscar of the evening in what was a stunning upset overfrontrunner Glenn Close. Olivia Colman had already bagged a…
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Olivia Colman and 'The Favourite' rule at the BAFTAs

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10th February 2019
Olivia Colman has scooped yet another prize for her portrayal of Queen Anne in ‘The Favourite’. She was named Best Actress at this year’s BAFTAs, accepting her prize in front of an audience that included the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. There was a standing ovation…
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Queen Anne turns Olivia Colman into an Oscars favourite

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22nd January 2019
Queen Anne has won a right royal accolade for one of Britain’s favourite actresses. Olivia Colman, who plays the last Stuart monarch in the critically acclaimed film ‘The Favourite’, has been nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal. The star, who scooped a Golden Globe earlier this month for her performance as Queen Anne, is up for Best Actress at the Academy Awards where she will go head…
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