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Richard III – case closed after 529 years

02 Dec 2014

DNA and genealogical study confirms identity of remains found in Leicester and uncovers new truths about his appearance and Plantagenet lineage.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Senate House Yard

Royal Visitors

28 Nov 2012

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine have made their first visit to the city since Her Majesty The Queen bestowed the titles on...

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A portrait of Augusta of Saxony-Gotha from the time of her wedding in 1736

The Royal Wedding… of 1736

27 Apr 2011

For those at the heart of this week's Royal Wedding, the big day will be full of stress and worry. But that's nothing compared with the experiences...

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