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Scotland and the Act of Union: Over 300 years on

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18th January 2014
<![CDATA[On January 16, 1707 the Act of Union was passed under Queen Anne. This historic document, and one of the few important legislative pieces to be passed under her reign, brought together the thrones and Parliaments of England and Scotland, formally creating the United Kingdom. It was a long time coming, almost a century had passed since James VI & I took over control of the English…
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'No flat for the Middletons' at Kensington Palace

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26th August 2013
A Palace source has confirmed that no suite of rooms is being reserved for the Middletons in four-storey Apartment 1A. photo credit: Mikepaws via photopin cc There had been speculation that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were having a “granny suite” built so…
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Prince George photos to be released in next week

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14th August 2013
Contrary to reports that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will bypass convention and release HRH Prince George’s first official photographs via Twitter feed, the Palace has just confirmed to Royal Central that this will not necessarily be the case. Prince George’s official photos are to be released soon. A palace spokesman said “Whatever photos we release, they will be released…
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Royal Nursery Diary - Week 3: Crying much?

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8th August 2013
It has been two weeks since little Prince George’s grand arrival, and already, he has left a lasting imprint on this great big world that will soon be his to explore… photo credit: Steve Rhodes via photopin cc Fans and “Subjects” Top headlines in the…
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Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013

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8th April 2013
Along with Her Majesty and many conservatives around the world, I am truly saddened at the passing of Baroness Thatcher. But at the same time, I am forever grateful that she lived and fought. She was my Prime Minister as I grew up in the UK, and was a keen influence on my political philosophy during my formative years. Her consistent approach to conservatism and free market principles resulted in…
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