The original was thought to have belonged to Edward the Confessor, who was canonised by the Catholic Church in 1161, but was destroyed after the execution of Charles I in 1649. The current version was made for Charles II in 1661. It was only in 1911, when George V came …
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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued some important advice to households ahead of Royal Mail stamp changes which are due to come into effect. In a major shake-up, aiming to boost security, stamps with the the Queen’s head and ‘1st’ or ‘2nd’ class written on them will no longer …
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52 bedrooms; 78 bathrooms; 39 acres of landscaped gardens; a grand collection of offices… and, naturally, the most famous balcony in the world. It is Buckingham Palace, and apart from, perhaps, the White House across the Atlantic, it is the most famous home in the world. Yet- as one might …
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Eight new stamps have been released by Royal Mail to celebrate the Queen’s dedication to service in her Platinum Jubilee year. Elizabeth II will celebrate 70 years on the throne on Sunday, February 6 and she will be the first British monarch to celebrate such a milestone. The new set …
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One of Scotland’s top golf courses is refusing to change its name over the sex scandal engulfing Prince Andrew. The Duke’s Course at St Andrews is sticking with the “well established” name – despite pressure from Fife politicians to cut ties with the royal. The course – owned by the …
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The Queen is just two days away from her record-breaking anniversary on the throne on Sunday. A new set of stamps from Royal Mail features photographs of the monarch throughout the decades of her reign The stamps celebrate The Queen’s dedication to service during her reign The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee …
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The Queen’s “grave concerns” about Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been revealed by a new royal expert’s book. The royal insider spoke out about Her Majesty’s reservations about Prince William’s future wife. William and Kate tied the knot in 2011, before having three kids together – eight year …
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The Queen is reportedly “in despair” after a tough week for Her Majesty. Her Majesty, who turned 95 last year, is struggling after a rocky week, an expert has claimed. Royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “I think the Queen will be holding her hands up in despair with …
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Staff at the Imperial Hotel on South Mall, city centre received a ‘lovely surprise’ in the post with a New Year’s greeting from The Monaco Royal Family. Addressed to Hotel Manager Bastien Peyraud and his team, a beautifully adorned card arrived at the South Mall landmark hotel earlier this week. …
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When it comes to breaking the law, the Queen is covered by what is known as sovereign immunity in the UK. It means that the King or Queen cannot commit a legal wrong and is immune from civil or criminal proceedings. For more Royal Family news, click here. While the …
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