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The Queen once slept on the sofa in servant's quarters while top aides had a row

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3rd February 2019
Most of us have spent a restless night on the sofa for one reason or another, but according to a story only now revealed at a funeral, so has The Queen. Friends of Her Majesty’s assistant dresser of 35 years, Peggy Hoath, gathered at her December funeral at Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park, sharing the surprising tale. At the service, former royal colleagues told how a…
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So why do royals not wear seatbelts?

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25th January 2019
Last week, Prince Phillip made headlines as he decided to not wear a seatbelt just days after having a car accident. Sitting behind the wheel with not being buckled in caused quite the controversy. But there may be a reason as to why royals don’t always wear seatbelts. Embed from Getty Images Hello! spoke with former Royal Protection Officer Simon Morgan, of Trojan Consultancy. Morgan explained…
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The Queen's 2018 - in pictures

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28th December 2018
It was a year filled with family celebrations as well as state occasions and the daily business of being Head of State. And the past twelve months have produced some rather special and memorable photos of the Queen. As the year winds to its end, here are twelve images that sum up the Queen’s 2018. Meeting Mr President Embed from Getty…
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George H.W. Bush and the Royal Talking Hat

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1st December 2018
Ah yes, the talking hat. Any life is made of moments, some poignant, some funny, some profound, some light. Much has already been written of the political contributions of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America, who has died at the age of 94. But…
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'Old Fergie was back': Duchess of York appears on Good Morning Britian

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21st November 2018
Sarah, Duchess of York has today appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain to discuss being the patron of Street Child, which helps the world’s children benefit from education and her triumphant return to the royal fold after nearly three decades. The Duchess appeared with Street Child’s CEO and President, Tom Dannatt to discuss the charity and its effect on children around the…
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