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Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris review – a master writer leads us on a 17th-century manhunt

This rich and riotous novel, following the search for two of the men who signed Charles I’s death warrant, is also an important book for our own historical moment

The Guardian - UK

Queen's two birthdays explained - and why Prince Charles might only have one

The Prince of Wales may get to enjoy the same tradition that his mother did thanks to a very British rule which was introduced to give the monarch two birthdays

Daily Mirror

Haunted castle where ghost hunters claim spirit of Henry VIII turned on them

Ghosthunters were left scared after a weird experience at the historic Tudor fortress Hurst Castle. They believe the spirit "could quite possibly be Henry VIII"

Daily Mirror

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Prince Charles could be known as King George to avoid bad luck

The Prince of Wales could choose to rule under a different name - and may opt to do so thanks to the bad luck associated with the name Charles

Daily Mirror

Shakespeare North Playhouse review – a wooden O for the north

Against all the odds, and with backers including Judi Dench and Kim Cattrall, this 470-seat modern twist on a Shakespearean theatre is poised for action, from Bottom to Johnny Vegas

The Guardian - UK

Royal property portfolio: Here’s where the Queen and her family call home

A tour of the Royal family’s impressive property portfolio, from working farms to 1,000-room castles.

Evening Standard

'End of the line near for this medieval relic of hereditary monarchy'

MPs are effectively banned from criticising in Parliament a protected medieval relic although fawning is encouraged, writes Kevin Maguire

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What to do in Dunfermline as it becomes Scotland's newest city

IF Dunfermline to you means Amazon, Sky and a sadly recently relegated football team, then it’s time to think again. One of Scotland’s fastest…

The National (Scotland)

Inane and Orwellian: a Queen’s speech to improve the life of Boris Johnson

Prince Charles cut a pathetic figure, selling a flimsy, sinister package designed to protect the prime minister, not to address Britain’s problems, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

UK Parliament opens with pomp, problems for Boris Johnson

Britain’s Parliament is opening a new year-long session with Prime Minister Boris Johnson trying to re-energize his scandal-tarnished administration and address the U.K.’s worsening cost-of-living crisis

The Independent UK

Audio Books on British History

If you enjoy audio books and you're interested in history, here is the first in a series of recommended books, based on what I have listened to in the past several years. All of these books are, in my opinion, well-narrated and informative. All are available from Audible.com. Favorites Bonnie…

Reason

Prince Charles may not be known as 'King Charles' when he takes to the throne

In the future, Prince Charles may choose to reign as king under a different name due to the negative connotations surrounding the name 'King Charles' brought on by King Charles I and II

Daily Mirror

Queen joins Russia boycott by withholding swords set for Kremlin Museums' exhibition

The Queen's art collection will reportedly no longer lend three swords, including one thought to have belonged to Charles I, to Kremlin Museums in Moscow for an exhibition that was due to go on display this month

Daily Mirror

Queen 'takes hostage' as part of weird royal tradition - and it's pretty nerve-wracking

The Queen reportedly follows holds someone hostage before going to Parliament, according to an ancient tradition that started back in the 17th century with the reign of King Charles I

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Royal heirs who died before they reigned

Not every hopeful monarch got their chance to ascend the throne, no matter how long they waited

The Guardian - UK

Prince Andrew: which other royal figures have faced legal action?

Elder sister Princess Anne and King Charles I among predecessors who have had difficulties with the law

The Conversation

'In the name of God, go': the history of a speech that has brought down parliament and a prime minister

MP and former cabinet minister, David Davis stood up in the House of Commons recently and told Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign.

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