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fromianVisits
6 days ago

Hidden histories of empire and identity uncovered at Kensington Palace

The exhibition highlights the lives of the last princesses of Punjab, focusing on their activism and relationships, particularly in the context of women's suffrage.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago

What drove a music-loving prince to conquer Europe? (52 chars)

Frederick II transformed Prussia into a major European power during his 46-year reign, balancing military prowess with cultural devotion.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Henry V, the great medieval English king, offers an uncomfortable example of nobility and leadership to the current Windsor monarchy

Henry V is celebrated not only for his military victories but also for his complex life and character beyond the battlefield.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Beatrice and Eugenie still have houses in Royal Palaces'

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie rent properties within Royal Palaces under an agreement arranged by their father Prince Andrew to maintain their London residences.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Berlin cathedral opens newly renovated crypt to house coffins of Prussia's ruling dynasty

The most recent final resting place for 91 members of the family is Berlin Cathedral's crypt, which opens to the public this weekend after a €29m, six-year renovation. Sonja Tubbesing, the cathedral official responsible, describes it as the church's biggest building project since its post-war reconstruction.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Prince William wanted Andrew removed from line of succession last year'

Prince William sought Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from royal succession in autumn, while King Charles initially resisted but later supported the move following Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on misconduct charges.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the BBC the move - which would prevent Andrew from ever becoming King - was the "right thing to do," regardless of the outcome of the police investigation. Currently Andrew, the King's brother, remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles, including "prince", last October amid pressure over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

"775 - Westphalia": Exhibition Explores the Origins of Charlemagne's Imperial Palace - Medievalists.net

Charlemagne established a fortified royal base at the Lippe River in 775, baptized many Saxons, and initially named it Karlsburg before the name vanished.
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