British Royals

Why George VI's Private Secretary, Tommy Lascelles, has a role in the UK's tumultuous political crisis

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6th July 2022
He’s the man who helped guide the Monarchy through the crisis of the Abdication and was on hand during the difficult days of World War Two. He died forty years ago and yet, suddenly, he is at the heart of a new drama. Tommy Lascelles, right hand man to George VI, could yet decide who governs the country in the year that the King’s daughter marks a record breaking Jubilee.In the…
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Why have Jubilees become so important for modern Monarchies?

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5th July 2022
Can it really be a month already since the Platinum Jubilee?On June 5th 2022, the final spectacle of the weekend of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II took place before Her Majesty stepped on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace while the crowd sang the national anthem.As most years do, 2022 seems to be picking up pace as it grows older, meaning that the…
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Wimbledon fashion through the years: Her Majesty The Queen

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2nd July 2022
The annual Wimbledon Championships has historically been linked to royal appearances. But many might be shocked to know that despite being on the throne for 70 years, Her Majesty The Queen has only attended the championships four times. The reason? Her Majesty is not an avid tennis fan. Although, she has appeared at the tournament in her role as patron.The Queen’s visits took place in…
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Platinum Jubilee focus for Edward and Sophie with presentation of special medals

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29th June 2022
Several members of the Royal Family are in Scotland for Holyrood Week, including The Earl and Countess of Wessex.Edward and Sophie are known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar in Scotland, and they were in Moray on June 28 2022 to meet with volunteers and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The couple first visited Gordonstoun, Edward and his late father’s alma mater, to present…
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