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European royals in the British line of succession: The Dutch Royal Family

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27th September 2020
In the next in our series, Royal Central is taking a look at the members of the Dutch Royal Family who are in the British line of succession. Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau was the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange, and Anne, Princess Royal, the daughter of King George II and Caroline of Ansbach. In 1748, Anne gave birth to the future William V, Prince of Orange. Carolina would…
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Opinion: Royal portrayals onscreen ranked

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25th September 2020
Helen Mirren – Queen Elizabeth II Mirren, 73, played Queen Elizabeth in ‘The Queen’ (2006), ultimately winning her the best actress Oscar at the 2007 Academy Awards. She hilariously quipped in her acceptance speech; “Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty and her hairstyle.” It is clear Mirren captures The Queen’s dedication and her steadfastness during the…
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The Duke of Cambridge pays tribute to ambulance staff lost to Covid

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23rd September 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has written a letter of support for The Ambulance Staff Charity as they mark the contribution of members during the pandemic. William’s letter coincided with TASC’s National Ambulance Service video, honouring those personnel who have lost their lives. The Ambulance Staff Charity organises a service every two years, with 2020’s taking place on 18 September, in a small…
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The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge appoint top BBC newsreader Zeinab Badawi as Director of their Royal Foundation

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23rd September 2020
Respected BBC journalist Zeinab Badawi has been named as the new director of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Ms Badawi, one of the BBC’s most senior presenters, joins eight other trustees who are responsible for the work of the Foundation in four areas; fundraising, governance, strategic direction and oversight.  Trustees include former Foreign Secretary Lord…
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