British Royals

The regal meaning behind the name of Princess Charlotte's beloved pet

Brand new photos of the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have become an expected treat for royal fans in recent years. William and Kate didn’t disappoint as their daughter, Princess Charlotte, turned seven. But they also had a surprise to share as they revealed more details about another member of their family, their new dog. The princess is seen cuddling the Cambridge pet in…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Top author pens fairy tale for Platinum Jubilee

The Queen’s lifelong love of horses is getting the fairy tale treatment with an upcoming book by celebrated author Michael Morpurgo. There Once is a Queen is an illustrated story of how the young Queen Elizabeth II was gifted a Shetland pony by her father, King George VI and traces her life and reign from that moment. The book is illustrated by Michael Foreman. Morpurgo spoke with The…
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The Heirs of 1952

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, her heir was her young son, Prince Charles—The Prince of Wales. He has since become the longest-serving heir apparent in history. But let’s take a look at who else occupied his position as heir to the throne in 1952. Prince Albert, Prince of Liège (later King Albert II) The young Belgian king’s reign began only…
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British Royals

Camilla joins Mary Berry to reveal a pudding fit for The Queen

The Duchess of Cornwall has joined forces with the queen of British TV baking to find a pudding for the Jubilee. Camilla and Dame Mary Berry have headed the judging panel to find a Platinum Pudding, a special sweet treat fit for The Queen. The contest, run by Fortnum and Mason’s and the Big Lunch, launched at the search to mark the Jubilee and over 5,000 people entered. The finalists…
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