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Meghan Markle: Celeb Or Duchess?
Meghan Markle was thrown into the spotlight in 2017 after her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry took centre stage. Their incredible journey has been filled with highs and lows, and continuous unexpected twists and turns. After her explosive tell all Netflix special, and leaving the UK to start her life with Harry across the pond, the Duchess of Sussex has set the tabloids alight. Falling in and out of favour with the press and public alike, Meghan has proven to divide the opinions of royal followers around the world and left many with the question “Is she a celebrity or is she a duchess?”
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
Her late majesty Queen Elizabeth II had spent 70 Years on the throne which rules the British dominion. After the passing of king George IV, The young Princess would promise the world her duty would be carried out. From just 21 years of age, the burden of the crown rested upon the shoulders of our longest living monarch. One who inspired and provided hope to the masses. Her legacy will never be forgotten.
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Queen Elizabeth II: Before the Crown
George VI was said to have called Elizabeth his “pride” and Margaret his “joy.” Much of Princess Elizabeth’s lessons in life have been well taught by her father, who prepared Elizabeth to be queen as soon as he was coronated. It’s likely that this boost helped to inspire Elizabeth’s well-known loyalty and devotion to the United Kingdom. The influence of her surroundings, and the very nature of her family, shaped her into becoming the longest-reigning monarch in all of British History. Elizabeth was taught from such a young age, what a monarch should be about. She put in the forthright dedication just as much and her father did, and is now known to have become… The longest reigning monarch… In British History.
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Days That Rocked the House of Windsor
In the annals of history, there are moments that redefine nations, shape destinies, and captivate the world's attention. Throughout the years, there have been several moments when the House of Windsor experienced great turmoil: the behind-the-scenes drama, scandals, triumphs, and crises that have tested the resilience of one of the most renowned royal families in history. From dazzling coronations to captivating love stories, from contentious family disputes to shocking betrayals, these are the moments that shaped the monarchy, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of British history.
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Edward & Harry: Giving Up the Crown
They say history often repeats itself. And when we look at the lives of Edward VIII, the King never crowned, and his great grandnephew Prince Harry, the unconventional spare, you can’t help but notice the surprising parallels between the two. Both modern in how they approached royal life, with personal lives full of gossip and scandal, it was ultimately love, for American socialite Wallis Simpson & actress Megan Markle that drew Edward & Harry away from their duty.
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Becoming Queen Camilla
The road to the palace hasn’t been easy for the now Queen Camilla. Her majesty has undergone a relentless campaign to correct her public image after a tumultuous opening act. After many years of service to the crown it seems that the former Camilla Parker-Bowles turned Camilla, duchess of Cornwall has recaptured the admiration of the world as she becomes Queen Camilla.
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Fergie & Di
Fergie and Di seemed promising additions to the royal household. Both characters, a unique fit, ready to be moulded into their new roles and the public eye. Diana with her youth and innocence was just 20 years old when she married, a shy young woman with a strong eagerness to please seemingly ready to one day become Queen and mother to an heir and spare. Sarah, in some ways, was the opposite, which was no bad thing. She had a strong head on her, a working career and a no-nonsense attitude. However, in 1992 the monarchy came burning down, in every sense of the phrase. It was a year that three royal marriages collapsed, a fire destroyed more than a hundred rooms in Windsor Castle, and Sarah’s extremely heated scandal spooked Britain and the monarchy. A huge shift in the monarchy was triggered by two young and seemingly harmless outsiders.
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Heir & Spare: Charles & Anne
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but heavier is the burden of being next in line. The British Royal family is built on the traditional duty until death. For every heir to the throne, there is a spare. Charles knew he’d become King, following in his mother's footsteps, leaving his sister Anne behind. Despite their close childhood bond, becoming the reigning Monarch would definitely divide the pair. When one steps up, the other must step back.
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Prince William: The Future of the Monarchy
Prince William, now Prince of Wales, first-born son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, has always been in the spotlight. Born second in line to the throne - he was destined for a life of duty, and of service. Throughout his life, William has been primed to take on this important role. This documentary follows William’s life from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the influence of both his mother and father on his sense of duty. Following the death of his dearest and most revered grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Williams’ father, now Charles III, ascended to the throne and Prince William took the title of Prince of Wales.
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Duke of Sussex: A Changed Man
If the Palace thought that 2023 would be a quieter year after the drama and tragedy of 2022 then the release of Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare has just about destroyed all hope. The book has caused international frenzy amongst the media and the public. Opinion was more divided than ever on whether Prince Harry should retain his royal titles. Though Harry and Meghan fled the royal family for a second chance at the private life they always wanted, the world refused to let them go quietly. Despite their escape, the media’s continued attention cased a barrage of headlines, flaring up rumour after scandalous rumour about the couple and the royal family. In order to set the record straight, they decided to tell their own side of the story, giving a tell-all series of interviews, podcasts and Netflix documentary series. But eclipsing all of the revelations shared previously, in January 2023 Harry released his controversial and much-anticipated autobiography, Spare.
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Charles & Diana: Never Meant to Be
The year is 1981. The unexpected announcement of Lady Diana’s engagement to the Prince set preparations in motion for a fairytale wedding, bringing the nation together in celebration of a lifelong commitment. But, was it ever meant to be? In the years following their solemn oaths of faithfulness, cracks began to emerge in the facade of the royal household that would shake the nation to its core.
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Harry and Meghan: What's Next?
It’s been more than three years since Harry and Meghan officially left the royal family. But what was it that lead to them leaving? What stunts did they pull in the aftermath? And what’s next going forth for the unroyal couple?
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King Charles & Queen Camilla
Charles and Camilla. King and Queen. A new era has dawned. King Charles III inherits the heavy burden of the crown. At his side, dutiful, loving and stoic, Camilla, Queen Consort. Watch their journey, from the moment they first met, to the moment they became King and Queen.
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A Nation Says Goodbye
Queen Elizabeth II. Just the name alone symbolises duty, constancy, and stability. As the longest reigning monarch in British history, it often felt like Queen Elizabeth II would be a part of our lives forever. Her Majesty’s peaceful passing on 8th September 2022 closed the great Elizabethan age and opened the door to a new era of the monarchy. Her death sent shock waves of emotion across Britain. And yet, the late Queen remains an immortal figure in our hearts, memories, and imagination. In true British tradition, the nation said goodbye to its beloved Queen.
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The Queen's Children
Queen Elizabeth’s legacy is one of many topics around the world, her memory is one that is highly cherished today. She has lived on to become a mother, a grandmother and a great great-grandmother. It was important to her that her children picked up her dedication to duty and service, and passed these down to subsequent generations after her. They have all made separate names for themselves. But one thing among them is common - the love they have for their mother and the importance of goodness instilled into them since birth. Here are the queen's four children. Four children - Duty focused Charles, hard working Anne, Scandal-ridden Andrew and “sensitive” Edward.
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1997: Trouble & Tragedy
It is true that Diana’s life was complicated, and it ended tragically. There are still some unanswered questions around her death, but ultimately, fame killed her. Diana didn’t just accept the world around her for the way it was, and she used her role in the public eye to help causes that many others overlooked. Diana was proof that it is still possible to achieve and surpass the expectations placed on you by other people. Diana was glamorous, magnetic, photogenic, mercurial, manipulative and intuitive; media victim and perpetrator; the Real Princess of Kensington, a reality star before such a thing existed. She was and always will be a worldwide symbol of love, compassion and charity, and both her fame and public admiration were unprecedented. What made Diana so special to millions, if not billions of people, was her innate ability to offer comfort to those who needed it and by always doing what she believed was right, even when it went against societal norms or royal tradition.
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Heir & Spare: Elizabeth & Margaret
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but heavier is the burden of being next in line. Elizabeth and Margaret, two sincere sisters - but younger sister Margaret was left in the sidelines. They were both princesses, but only one could be Queen.
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History of the Coronation
Coronations have been celebrated from as far back as 1066. The event in which someone is to be crowned is an occasion that brings extreme joy, but is also an occasion that brings extreme tension to the country. The job of a monarch is one that requires great precision. The monarch is expected to have the country’s best interests at heart - but this comes with a rewarding risk of sacrifice. Most monarchs live their whole lives destined to sit on the throne. However, others have the prospect of being King or Queen thrust upon them. With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, let’s take a look back at coronations in recent history.
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Heartbreak At the Palace
The British Royal Family, an institution where stability, consistency and duty come above all else, and where tragedy and turmoil pose a great risk. Over the last half century, the reputation and stability of this great institution has faced great challenges, through death and divorce, the palace has been rocked to its core, and recovering has not always been easy. The great tragedy of King George VI’s death in 1952 saw his daughter ascend to the throne and become Queen Elizabeth II. A Queen who would later be known as one of the most dutiful, stoic and stable monarchs in British history, as well as the most beloved. But in spite of the extraordinary reputation she would come to earn, there were significant challenges she would need to overcome. Queen Elizabeth’s reign was littered with tragedies, but it would be in the way she coped with them that would reveal her exceptional attitude towards her constitutional role as monarch.
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The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
At 21 years old, the young Princess Elizabeth, who would become our Queen, dedicated her life to the service of her people and the Commonwealth. For the next 75 years, her majesty conducted herself with grace, dignity and determination to fulfil her duty. Over her 70-year reign, her life was put on hold, bound by the promise she made; solely committed to the people she served. As the world around her changed, she remained a constant beacon of stability. The Queen didn’t just live through history, she was history. Her longevity on the throne made her the cornerstone of our modern world, a common thread weaved through an ever-changing society, that held us all together. In her death, we remember the accidental Queen who became the world’s most popular monarch. Her legacy remains forever as the extraordinary woman who helped steer Britain - and the world - through the ups and downs of the last century.
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