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The Duchess of Cambridge puts local communities at the heart of #HoldStill

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28th October 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge is encouraging people to look for digital posters and prints of Hold Still portraits around the United Kingdom to continue highlighting people’s experiences during pandemic lockdowns. The Kensington Palace social media accounts shared a few snaps of Hold Still portraits around the UK on October 27th 2020, writing, “Last week the Hold Still community exhibition…
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History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?

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28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223 when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King Henry III. Royal Central is taking a look at one of the most important royal titles and why it is given to the eldest son of the monarch. The prophecy linked…
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History of Royal Titles: The Princess Royal

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26th October 2020
There are a huge number of official titles given to members of The Royal Family, often determined by degrees of seniority or place in the line of succession. Royal Central is taking a look at where the title ‘The Princess Royal’ originated from and who it can be used by. The Princess Royal is typically the eldest daughter of the monarch, which is why Princess Anne – the only…
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OpinionThe Yorks

The wrong York wants to take on royal duties

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26th October 2020
This weekend, the wrong York announced that they would like to take on official royal duties. That’s right, beleaguered Prince Andrew, whose annus horribilis kicked off last November with a disastrous News Night interview to defend himself against allegations of…
The Sussexes

An American perspective on Meghan's advocation for voting

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25th October 2020
The Duchess of Sussex has been active in the 2020 presidential election and asking Americans to get out and vote. This has caused some controversy in the UK as members of the Royal Family normally stay quiet in regards to politics. As the lone American on Royal Central’s editorial staff, I have a different outlook on Meghan’s advocating for voting. I think the outlook on…
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