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Celebrated composer appointed to special royal role created by the first king called Charles

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25th August 2024
The King has appointed the first Master of Music of his reign. Errollyn Wallen CBE becomes Master of The King’s Music, a role that goes back centuries. She succeeds Dame Judith Weir who was appointed in 2014 by Queen Elizabeth II. The new Master of The King’s Music is a celebrated pianist and singer-songwriter who composed pieces to mark both the Golden and Diamond Jubilees…
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The King shows support for community affected by knife attack in Southport

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20th August 2024
It was an emotional scene in Southport as King Charles arrived in the Merseyside town to pay respects to the victims of last month’s knife attack and thank the frontline responders who helped in the aftermath. On 29 July, three young girls were killed in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance class. Eight other children were seriously injured. All have now been released from…
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The loves of Princess Margaret Rose

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20th August 2024
Princess Margaret was born on 21 August 1930 at Glamis Castle, the first royal baby born in Scotland in over 300 years. While she was sister and best friend of Queen Elizabeth II, she is now largely remembered for her complicated and sad love life. Who were the loves of…
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King Charles is formally welcomed to Balmoral for summer

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20th August 2024
King Charles has now arrived at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to begin his summer stay.  The Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland officially welcomed The King and The Queen to Balmoral for their annual holiday. His Majesty inspected the Honour Guard outside of the castle in a short ceremony that also included music from both the Band of The Royal…
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The poignant family links of the royal jewels that marked an historic day

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19th August 2024
Queen Elizabeth II wore some of the most famous royal jewels in royal history but one set had a very special meaning for her and were well used at some of the most important moments of her historic reign. One of those times was her Platinum Jubilee where she sparkled with a gem that paid tribute to her beloved father, King George VI. On the eve of the day she became the only British Monarch to…
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