British Royals

This is Prince William's title in Scotland and I love the history of it

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24th August 2025
William and Kate are known around the world as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, they actually use a different title – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. As they start their stay in Balmoral for the summer, that’s a name they both have to get used to again.Many members of the Royal Family have Scottish titles which they use in preference to others while in the…
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The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices

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5th May 2023
British patriotism is on full display in London this week and we’re not just talking about the highly decorated Mall.The Princess of Wales is showing her British pride as well. Hopping on the Tube – the Elizabeth Line no less – heading to the pub and having a pint, dressed in red, white and a hint of blue.The tailored red Eponine London dress coat, is a favorite of…
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Channel 4 to air Diana tapes despite complaints

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31st July 2017
Between 1992 and 1993, Diana, Princess of Wales was recorded in a series of tapes by Peter Settelen who was her voice coach. Channel 4 have used these clips in order to create a new documentary ‘Diana: in her own words’. Despite pleas from Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, for Channel 4 to cancel the airing of the footage in order to show respect to the Princes William and Harry and to…
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Monarchy Rules: A Look At Stephen

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3rd December 2015
King Stephen of England was born in Blois in France in either 1092 or 1096. It’s quite unusual that we do not have a birth date for a future King of England, but by the time of his birth, it was not expected that he would ever be king. His parents were Stephen-Henry…
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Prince William Examines Tumour Cells on Tour of Leading Specialist Hospital

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19th November 2015
Prince William made a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in his capacity as President yesterday, learning about its ongoing cancer research work. The Duke of Cambridge, who looked the part in his white lab coat remarked, “It’s a bit chilly,” as he examined tumour cell samples and toured the Sutton Hospital, a world leader in cancer specialism. Replying to the Duke, Janine…
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