King Charles III

Prince Charles 'hammers' out a deal to purchase home improvement store

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14th September 2015
Prince Charles has paid £35million to buy the Milton Keynes B&Q branch. B&Q PLC, formerly known as Block & Quayle, is a British DIY and home improvement company. The shop, located on 117,000 square feet of land will be part of the Duchy of Cornwall’s portfolio. Charles uses a considerable portion of the Duchy income to cover the costs of his charitable and public work. In 2012…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's Delightful RSVP to a Schoolgirl's Birthday Party Invitation

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12th September 2015
On a recent family trip to London, six-year-old Melissa Poll passed the gardens at Buckingham Palace. Her grandmother pointed out to the little girl from Bestwick that that’s where Her Majesty hosts her garden parties. Melissa, her grandmother and younger sister, wished to take a tour of the Queen’s residence, but because of the tube strike, they weren’t able to queue allowing…
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The Edinburghs

Earl and Countess of Wessex set to attend Frampton Country Fair

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11th September 2015
The 30th Frampton Country Fair will be welcoming some special royal visitors this Sunday, as the extravaganza is set for a visit from The Earl and Countess of Wessex. During their visit, Their Royal Highnesses will view the various rural skills demonstrations, as well as observing the many displays that will be put up across the lakeside. The Countess of Wessex is Patron of the Association of Show…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Monarchy Rules: a look at Queen Elizabeth II

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10th September 2015
Born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21st April 1926 to the Duke and Duchess of York, it was never thought that Elizabeth would ever become Queen. Her father, Prince Albert, was the second son of the reigning King George V and his consort, Queen Mary. The first decade of Elizabeth’s life was lived like a royal but without the pressures of being the heir-apparent. Princess Elizabeth of…
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