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(VIDEO) Henry VIII

Here is the oh-so-cheerful documentary entitled, Inside the Court of Henry VIII, for you to enjoy during this holiday weekend.

Henry VIII is the most iconic king of English history. Part medieval tyrant, part renaissance prince, he ruled over his people as no king of England had ever done before. He took a country salvaged by his father from the wreck of civil war and set over it a single, sovereign ruler. By the end of his reign the power of the Tudor dynasty was absolute — but at a terrible cost. Personally responsible for the death of two of his own wives, along with many of his closest friends and advisors, he is said to have ordered the execution of up to 72,000 Britons. His reign will go down as one of the bloodiest in history.

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(VIDEOS) TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Ireland. Day 2.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall continued their visit to Ireland.

This morning the royal couple began their day in County Sligo.  According to Clarence House, the prince and the duchess:

“…attended a reception for members of the local community and viewed highlights from The Niland Art Collection The Model in Sligo City. This was followed by a viewing of a music and poetry recital celebrating the 150th anniversary of the poet W.B. Yeats.

The Prince of Wales then arrived at the Institute of Technology Sligo, visited a laboratory and viewed some of the Institute’s work and projects. His Royal Highness met a small group of PhD cave archaeologists and viewed some recently discovered exhibits.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Lissadell House, where they were joined by Timothy Knatchbull, grandson of Lord Mountbatten for a plaque unveiling. 

Their Royal Highnesses and Mr and Mrs Knatchbull then attended a Service of Peace and Reconciliation at St Columba’s Church, Drumcliffe, before driving with TRH’s to Classiebawn Castle, which belonged to the Mountbatten family.

Arriving in Mullaghmore, Their Royal Highnesses met others affected by the IRA attack and those involved in the rescue.”

For more information about today’s activities as well as to view photos please click the links below.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Host a Garden Party.

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On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh hosted the second Garden Party of the year at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

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(VIDEOS) TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Ireland.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall began their four-day official visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The royal couple kicked off their tour in the city of Galway.  According to Clarence House whilst there royal couple visited:

“…the National University of Ireland, Galway where they viewed a display of traditional crafts and cultural activities before joining a reception.  [During their visit to the university] The Prince shook hands with Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams.  

The Prince and Mr Adams sat down in a private room for 10 minutes in an engagement attended by the party’s Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and the British Ambassador to Ireland Dominick Chilcott.  His Royal Highness agreed to the meeting after a request by the Sinn Fein President.

[During their visit to the National University of Ireland, Galway] Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed by traditional Irish dancers and enjoyed a tour of Irish crafts and fare and also saw first-hand some of the work of the university in medical research and the arts.”

Thereafter, The Prince of Wales visited the Marine Institute in Oranmore and toured the Burren in County Clare while The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Claddagh National School where she met with “…students participating in the Suas literacy program. The Duchess also attended a reception at the Mick Lally Theatre to mark the Druid theatre company’s 40th anniversary…” according to the newspaper, Clare Herald.

For more information about today’s visit as well as to view photos please click the links below.

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(VIDEO) Members of the British Royal Family Attend the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

On Monday, May 18, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

Other members of the British royal family including Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as well as Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex also attended the world-famous flower show.  Earlier in the day, HRH Prince Harry of Wales visited the Sentebale, Hope in Vulnerability, Garden which he later proudly gave his grandmother, HM Queen Elizabeth II, a tour.