Tag: Royal Family
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‘Diana taught us a new way to be British’
Princess, star, activist, mum: Diana Spencer played many roles in life. In death, however, her impact has been even greater. How has Britain changed in the 20 years since she passed away?
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‘Explosive’ Princess Diana tapes aired on TV
As the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death nears, Channel 4 has broadcast intimate conversations about her marriage and childhood. Should her private words have been made public?
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No one wants to be king or queen, says Harry
In a frank and emotional interview, Prince Harry has spoken of his struggles with life as a royal. He is keen to be seen as a normal person. Is it right for a prince to act like one of us?
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Prince Harry opens up about ‘chaos’ of grief
Almost 20 years ago, Prince Harry was 12 when his mother Diana died in a car crash. Her death shocked the world. But the prince dealt with it by “sticking his head in the sand” — until now.
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Heir to throne sparks row with Ladybird book
The UK’s future king yesterday published a picture book about the risks of climate change. He says it explains the science. Others say it is deeply slanted — and undermines the monarchy.
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Royal drama accused of rewriting history
Today Netflix launches The Crown — the most expensive TV show ever. It portrays the life of the current British queen in lavish detail but much of...
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An accidental monarch: the queen at 90
As she enters her tenth decade, Queen Elizabeth II is more popular than ever. She is respected around the world, even by people who dislike queens. What is the secret of her success?
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Royal rage over tabloid’s Brexit ‘exclusive’
‘Nonsense’. A ‘bombshell’. ‘Spurious’. The Sun has started an explosive debate by claiming that the queen wants Britain to leave the EU. Is it...
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Queen on the eve of longest ever reign
This week, Queen Elizabeth II was voted Britain’s greatest monarch, and tomorrow she will also claim the title of its longest reigning ruler. What has she achieved in those 63 years?
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‘Bring back national service’ says Prince
Prince Harry has ended his ten-year career in the army by advocating national service. Should the UK return to compulsory military service for young people?
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Britain goes baby crazy for Princess Charlotte
The second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived just in time for a bank holiday weekend which was filled with ceremony. But is the latest royal birth more than a distraction?
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Duke and Duchess take the Big Apple by storm
Despite the freezing temperatures, the royal couple have received a warm reception on their visit to the US, both from screaming fans and from President Obama. Does America want a monarchy?
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Richard III's skeleton throws up DNA surprise
The bones found under a Leicester car park two years ago are definitely those of the last Plantagenet king, Richard III. But his DNA has cast doubt over the royal bloodline. Does that matter?
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Unease at Prince Charles’s political ‘meddling’
Attempts by the heir to the British throne to influence politics have been revealed by former government ministers. Is he right to do this? And would this be acceptable behaviour in a king?
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Putin likened to Hitler by outspoken prince
Prince Charles is known for voicing his opinions, but his recent comment about Russia’s president risks an ‘international scandal’. Should the next British head of state learn to keep quiet?