British Royals

Wanted: a shepherd for one of King Charles III's favourite residences

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30th August 2024
One of The King’s estates is advertising for a new shepherd.Sandringham needs someone to keep its 2000 strong flock of sheep in line.But while this might be one of the oldest professions in the world, the advert for royal shepherd is very modern. It’s been shared online and via social media.The spec notes that the ideal candidate will have at least two years experience and…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 80th birthday

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26th August 2024
The Royal Family has celebrated one of its most discreet yet dedicated members, the Duke of Gloucester, as he turns 80.Prince Richard, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, marked the start of his ninth decade on August 26th 2024.The Duke and Duchess are among the hardest working members of the Royal Family(Photo by Charlie Proctor)The official Royal Family social media accounts were quick to…
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Queen Camilla

A day at the races for Queen Camilla

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25th August 2024
Queen Camilla was in York this weekend to fit another race into her summer schedule before the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, and others are set to visit Balmoral in Scotland.The Queen was at York Racecourse to take in the last day of the Ebor Festival (21 to 24…
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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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Queen Camilla's Reading Room donates books to Liverpool library following riots

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22nd August 2024
The Queen’s Reading Room has gifted books to the Spellow Library in Liverpool as the organisation is beginning to rebuild. The Spellow Library Hub was set on fire on 3 August during riots in Liverpool. The popular library was a busy community gathering place and supported many different groups. The Queen’s Reading Room, Queen Camilla’s online book club that promotes community and…
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