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Pirates, princes and hostages: inside the mysterious life of the unnamed medieval princess of Cyprus

Throughout her life, the “Damsel of Cyprus” (born circa 1177) was used as a political and diplomatic tool in the conflicts of men. She was the daughter of Isaac Komnenos, the emperor of Cyprus. Her own name was never recorded, although historians have suggested it may have been either Beatrice…

The Conversation

‘World will be watching London’ during King’s coronation, says Speaker

It comes as police say they will adopt an ‘extremely low threshold’ dealing with Coronation protesters

Evening Standard

Raining molten wax, hungry peers and fainting guests: coronations of yore that went awry

Crowning a new monarch through the ages can descend into a farce and be bedevilled with last-minute disasters

The Guardian - UK

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Revealed: London’s long-lost medieval palace recreated after 500 years

Medieval art investigator, Amanda Luyster, has managed to digitally reassemble most of a mosaic pavement design, originally created for use in the palace

The Independent UK

Superstitious reason why experts believed King Charles would change his name

King Charles is celebrating his first birthday since his accession today - but many royal experts and historians harboured superstitious doubts over which name he would choose to rule under

Daily Mirror

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

Wuthering Heights and Lionhearts – take the Thursday quiz Kate Bush special

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

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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

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