The happy announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan’s engagement has caused much interest in what the royal wedding will be like: traditional, modern, a mix of the two? Weddings can be stressful at…
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European RoyalsHistoryHistory postsThe Windsors
Colourful characters: who was Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor?
Wallis Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor, has been an enigma to many for decade. But who is the real Wallis Simpson: the bad influence on the future King Edward VIII,…
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We’re pretty sure you have heard of Anne Boleyn, Queen of England. And probably George Boleyn, too, her brother with whom she supposedly had an incestuous relationship How about their…
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HistoryHistory postsThe Tudors
Life as the uncle of two Tudor Queens: Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, was the uncle of the Tudor queens, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. Having promoted both of them to Henry VIII as potential partners, and…