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Queen Elizabeth’s closest confidante: The untold story of Margaret Rhodes - MI6 secretary and the late Queen’s best friend

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4th August 2025
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most iconic public figures in modern history, instantly recognisable around the world. While much has been written about her father and paternal ancestors, less attention has been paid to her maternal family – the Bowes-Lyons. Yet, it was from this side of the family that The Queen’s closest confidante and lifelong best friend emerged: her cousin Margaret…
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British Royals

The King and President Macron enjoy a 28-second handshake as the French State Visit comes to an end

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9th July 2025
King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron marked the conclusion of the French State Visit on Wednesday morning with a notably prolonged handshake, lasting 28 seconds. The farewell moment, captured on camera, took place at the Sovereign’s Entrance at Windsor Castle. In a striking symbol of friendship between the two heads of state, Mr Macron the sovereign’s arm in a warm…
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Royal News

What to expect from the French State Visit: Windsor Castle, the Royal Family and plenty of pomp

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4th July 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla will welcome the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, for a State Visit. Three days filled with pomp and ceremony will help cement the ties between the UK and France and the Royal Family will play a vital role. Here’s what to expect from the French State Visit. Windsor in the spotlight The State Visit by the President of France…
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Royal News

The history of the Order of the Garter

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16th June 2025
Garter Day is one of the most traditional in the royal calendar. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III in 1348 and is the most senior order in the country. Appointments are solely up to the Sovereign and made at their personal…
British Royals

The time Queen Elizabeth II stopped a cheeky cigarette break at an historic royal wedding

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4th April 2025
They were two of the guests of honour at one of the most historic of royal weddings but they were still stopped in their tracks as they attempted to pop outside for a quick smoke. Tom Parker Bowles and his sister, Laura, were in the middle of the celebrations marking the marriage of their mother, Queen Camilla, to Charles III when they decided they wouldn’t mind a cheeky cigarette…
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