Prince Philip

Prince Philip Becomes Oldest Male Member Of The Royal Family In History - A Royal Insight

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25th February 2013
Today, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh became the oldest male member of the Royal Family in British History. Prince Philip also already held the record for longest serving consort in British history and adds today’s achievement to a list of longevity related achievements in the British Monarchy. Prince Philip, who as created Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 by King George VI when he married the then…
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British Royals

What Is The True Cost Of The Monarchy?

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17th February 2013
As the revered powerful Westminster Committee prepare to take a thorough and unforgiving look at the value for money Monarchy in Britain, we take a look at just how much the Monarchy costs and where all this money comes from and, importantly, where it goes.  Where Does It…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Valentine's Day Portrait Of Duke & Duchess Of Cambridge Appears In Trafalgar Square

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13th February 2013
In time for Valentine’s Day tomorrow, a portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made entirely from 2,000 flowers has appeared in Trafalgar Square this morning. The portrait, which was placed outside the National Portrait Gallery was based on one of the official engagement photographs of the Duke and Duchess taken by Mario Testino. It was created by the florist and RHS Chelsea Flower Show…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Awards Rare Honour Of 'Regius Professor'

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31st January 2013
Queen Elizabeth II has conferred a very special and extremely rare honour on 12 people to mark the occasion of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. Receiving the title of Regius Professor is a rare honour, designed to reflect an exceptionally high standard of teaching and research at an institution. Only two Regius Professorships have been created in the last century. These Regius Professorships are…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Plans For Events Marking 60th Anniversary Of Queen's Coronation Announced

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28th January 2013
Buckingham Palace has announced a short series of events that will mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 60th anniversary of her coronation, back on 2nd June 1953. It will be nothing like the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, in terms of magnitude and number of engagements and plans do not extend much further than a simple service. The Buckingham Palace press announcement says that the 60th anniversary of…
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