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30 Surprising Facts About Royals History Textbooks Forgot To Mention

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King Charles echoes grandfather King George VI in historic speech to mark VE Day

King Charles echoed the words of his grandfather to mark VE Day as he made a historic speech to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

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King calls for global commitment to peace at VE Day 80th anniversary concert

Charles delivered his address at Horse Guards Parade at 9pm – the exact time King George VI spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

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The King’s message in full on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Charles delivered a speech during a concert on Horse Guards Parade, echoing his grandfather King George VI who spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

Evening Standard

Royal news live: King and Queen unveil official coronation portraits two years on from ceremony

Anniversary of coronation comes as royals attend VE Day celebrations

The Independent UK

Royals lead VE Day tea parties as flypast marks 80 years since end of war

After family balcony appearance, Prince George, 11, joins senior royals at event with veterans

The Independent UK

King follows in grandfather’s footsteps by not wearing medals at VE Day parade

Charles led the country in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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VE Day: King follows in grandfather’s footsteps by not wearing medals

80 years after George VI marked VE Day without wearing medals, Charles has done the same

The Independent UK

Prince George Gets a Taste of His Future as King During Rare Solo Outing With Parents Prince William and Kate Middleton

The 11-year-old joined his family and the British prime minister at a tea party honoring WWII veterans.

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Royal family leads VE Day commemorations from Buckingham Palace balcony

The King’s naval No.1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather George VI on May 8 1945.

Evening Standard

Senior royals join thousands in London as VE Day commemorations begin

The King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in the royal box.

Evening Standard

George, Charlotte and Louis join royal family for VE Day commemorations

VE Day was declared on May 8 1945.

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The night the late Queen did the hokey cokey secretly among VE Day crowds

Elizabeth and Margaret moved to Windsor Castle during the war, just as the Queen did during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

How to watch King George VI Chase 2024: live stream horse racing online and on TV today

Here's how you can watch King George VI Chase 2024 online, when it airs on Boxing Day (Thursday, December 26).

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Fascinating facts about the late Queen Mother, Elizabeth

The Queen Mother lived a truly remarkable life - and these facts prove just how important a role she played in history

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Queen Elizabeth wanted to 'contact late father's spirit at seance'

The late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip once attended a seance, witht he monarch hoping to contact the spirit of her late father, it has been claimed.

The Guardian - AU

From monarch mania to the slimline tour: how Charles and Camilla’s Australian visit will break with tradition

The king and queen’s visit to Sydney and Canberra will be a long way from previous showstopping tours, including those by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana

The Conversation

Charles III will be the first king of Australia to visit our shores. He could also be the last

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s upcoming visit to Australia is significant for several reasons. It is Charles’ first visit since ascending to the throne – as well as the first time a British male head of state has visited Australia.

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King Charles’s Goddaughter, India Hicks, Says Her Mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, “Absolutely Believes in the Thinning Down of the Royal Family”

The designer and author sat down with Marie Claire to discuss her new book, 'Lady Pamela.'

The Guardian - UK

Necklace worn at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation could fetch £2m at auction

Some jewellery historians believe it features diamonds from infamous piece at centre of Marie Antoinette scandal

The Independent UK

How each Royal Family member turned 40: From champagne in a French chateau to a Balmoral birthday bash

From champagne on the London Eye to foie gras at a French chateau - we examine all the ways the Windsors turned 40

Marie Claire

Why Prince Louis could be given one of Prince Andrew's royal titles

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Princess Charlotte’s surprisingly close link to Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte revealed by historian

The Netflix hit may be mostly fiction, but Queen Charlotte was a real historical figure and her ties to today's Royal Family are still strong

Marie Claire

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Doing a Mandatory Stint In the Armed Forces If National Service Passes Would Be “Good for Them,” Royal Expert Says

If National Service passes in the U.K.’s general election on July 4, it will mark the first time the country has had compulsory service since 1960.

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The tradition Kate Middleton and Prince William upheld when Louis was born that they skipped with George

The Prince and Princess of Wales kept a royal tradition going with Prince Louis's full name and it's linked to several generations

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