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Scotland’s National Anthem: ‘Flower of Scotland’ Lyrics in Full, Explained

Adopted in 1997, “Flower of Scotland” is Scotland’s unofficial national anthem.

Sports Illustrated

Poet, playwright, spy: Stephen Greenblatt conjures the brilliant life of Christopher Marlowe

In Dark Renaissance, his new biography of Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), Stephen Greenblatt shares a trait with Marlowe and the Elizabethan playwright’s most famous character, Doctor Faustus: a desire to conjure.

The Conversation

Edward II’s coronation roll goes on display alongside King Charles’s

Oldest surviving version from 1308 is dwarfed in size by 21-metre roll produced more than 700 years later

The Guardian - UK

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Award-winning 'king of the miniseries' Richard Chamberlain dies aged 90

Veteran actor has died at the age of 90 following complications from a stroke. His lifelong partner, Martin Rabbett, said, "Richard is with the angels now".

Euronews

Edward II review – intrigue bows to spectacle in RSC’s tragic game of thrones

Daniel Raggett’s hit-and-miss Marlowe production has wonderful moments but errs on the side of excess in its staging of the king’s doomed love affair

The Guardian - UK

‘We were booed. I felt proud’: Daniel Evans on his rollercoaster journey to RSC supremo

The joint RSC boss is on unstoppable form, making a blistering return to the stage with a 4:48 Psychosis performed in the small hours – and an Edward II that will be a ‘screw you’ to his school bullies

The Guardian - UK

Timothy West: Acclaimed actor who shone on screen and stage

A towering presence on stage and screen who was equally adept in comedy roles such as Bradley Hardacre in ‘Brass’

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Victory is essential in new battle for Bannockburn following racing track plans

ONCE again I find myself having to comment on an issue of current affairs that has its roots in history, and I don’t think I have ever dealt with…

The National (Scotland)

Charity urges people to object to 'damaging' Bannockburn development plans

A conservation charity has urged people to “defend this special place” and write to Scottish ministers objecting to plans for development at the…

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners 'shocked' as development approved on Bannockburn battlefield

Conservation campaigners have been left “shocked and disappointed” after councillors backed a development on Scotland’s “historic”…

The National (Scotland)

Bannockburn battlefield protest planned over horseracing track plans

DEMONSTRATORS will descend on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn to protest plans to build a horseracing track.

The National (Scotland)

North Yorkshire landmark has ‘finest view’ – but did it also have a Nazi spy?

Project will examine Sutton Bank’s rich history, including German aristocrats and a bloody 14th-century battle

The Guardian - UK

Ministers urged to 'step in and save' Bannockburn battlefield from development plans

SCOTTISH Government ministers have been asked to “step in and save” the historic Bannockburn battlefield site by preventing a planning…

The National (Scotland)

A postbox repainted for the King's Coronation could now not be any more Welsh

The postbox was vandalised hours after being decorated to commemorate the King's Coronation, now it has a new look

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

Declaration of Arbroath to go on show for first time in 18 years

The letter, written in the 14th century to assert Scotland’s right to independence, can only be displayed occasionally due to its age.

Wales Online

Cardiff coronation postbox defaced hours after it was painted outside Owain Glyndwr pub

Later on Wednesday, attempts were made to deface the postbox with various stickers, including a pro-Welsh nationalist sticker CPD Cefn Hengoed Gweriniaeth Cymru (Republic of Wales)

The Independent UK

Fossil found of first ‘royal’ sturgeon to have lived in Africa

The fish, valued for its roe which is eaten as caviar, was previously thought to have only lived in the cooler waters of the northern hemisphere.

Wales Online

Oh buggery: The monarchy, gay rulers and the dividing opinions held by LGBT+ people

Members of the Welsh LGBT+ community have contrasting views on the monarchy and its history

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Prince William and Kate have visited Wales for the first time since inheriting new titles. So how did it go?

The royal couple carry out their first Welsh visit since becoming the Prince and Princess of Wales. They inherited the titles following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Wales Online

The Prince of Wales, a devolved nation and what the future should be

Around Wales in the last fortnight, we have seen an outpouring of affection for members of the royal family, as well as plenty of questions around their ongoing relevance

ABC News

Queen Elizabeth II may have made it to 96 — but these other royals weren't so lucky

It's fair to assume Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed relatively good health, given she lived to the ripe old age of 96. However, we can't say the same for these other royals …

Daily Mirror

Controversial history behind Prince William's new role - as thousands sign angry petition

Prince William has been given a new role by his father King Charles III who bestowed upon him the title of Prince of Wales during his first speech as the monarch

The Guardian - UK

Who’ll keep the royal soap opera high in the ratings? Not Andrew or Edward, for sure

Charles, Camilla and the Cambridges have their work cut out, says author and former Guardian royal correspondent Stephen Bates

Salon

11 influential British royal lovers

Not a noble? No problem, if you happen to have a royal who's invested in keeping you happy

The Guardian - UK

Inside the lair of the She-Wolf of France: why you should visit Castle Rising

Norfolk seat of the Plantagenets and once home to Isabella, wife of King Edward II, this fortress is a trip that satisfies the mind, lifts the spirit and takes its visitors back in time

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