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Royal Chapel of All Saints.

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Tell me about…the Royal Chapel of All Saints

Tue 14 January, 2025

History

Royal Rewind: The Queen’s Silver Jubilee

Mon 13 January, 2025

Catherine christened the lifeboat

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Royal Rewind: Prince William and Catherine’s first official visit as a couple

Thu 09 January, 2025

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Queen Camilla’s Coronation crown on display at Tower of London

Wed 08 January, 2025

RCT conserving Queen Mary's photos

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Photo albums from the collection of Queen Mary undergone conservation

Wed 08 January, 2025

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Thu 26 December, 2024

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Tell me about… Royal Warrants

Mon 23 December, 2024

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Our favourite Christmas cards from the Royal Family

Wed 18 December, 2024

Edward VIII

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Royal Rewind: Edward VIII’s abdication speech

Wed 11 December, 2024

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‘The Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ exhibition to open at The King’s Gallery

Mon 09 December, 2024

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Royal Rewind: Princess Elizabeth’s 21st birthday speech

Thu 05 December, 2024

Film, TV & and books

New ITV drama, ‘Majesty’, to focus on young Elizabeth I

Mon 02 December, 2024

History

Royal Rewind: assassination attempt on Elizabeth II at 1981 Trooping the Colour

Thu 13 June, 2024

Art

New portrait of ‘lost Queen’ Arbella Stuart identified by academics

Sun 09 June, 2024

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Royal Rewind: George VI gives D-Day speech

Thu 06 June, 2024

Museums & galleries

Inside ‘Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography’ at The King’s Gallery

Sat 18 May, 2024

Museums & galleries

Inside Kensington’s ‘Untold Lives: A Palace at Work’ exhibition

Fri 29 March, 2024

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Royal Rewind: the day Elizabeth II acceded to the throne

Mon 05 February, 2024

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