All news on the topic: Victoria of the United Kingdom

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King Charles' reign has been rainier than any other monarch's rule on record
King Charles' reign has been the wettest of all ruling monarchs since 1836 - as scientists say a warmer Earth has resulted in a soggier atmosphere and increased rainfall
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Royals have been editing photos 'since camera was invented', expert claims
The royals have made savvy use of photographs and edited official pictures since the invention of the camera, but an expert has warned that Kate Middleton and Prince William need to do more to squash wild conspiracies
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Cadbury Dairy Milk nearly got another name - until customer's child stepped in
It's hard to imagine a world where Cadbury Dairy Milk wasn't called... well, Dairy Milk. But the chocolate giant actually had two very different names in mind for the iconic chocolate bar
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Women 'poured porridge over Queen Victoria bust and sprayed 'c***' in protest
Two women have been charged after a bust of Queen Victoria at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, was defaced and a foul word added to a plinth
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King Charles' 'most important' royal home is a palace the Queen never lived in
While many people may believe the most senior Royal residence is Buckingham Palace, that isn't the case - it's a lesser known palace where the late Queen never lived
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Queen Camilla's family link to Buckingham Palace has nothing to do with Charles
Buckingham Palace has been the official home of the sovereign since 1837 and is currently undergoing essential maintenance work while King Charles and Queen Camilla remain at Clarence House
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King Charles' female relative born 160 years ago looks exactly like him
Eagle-eyed royal fans discover King Charles has a relative that looked like his double - the doppleganger has a very interesting past and even attended his christening
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Late Queen hated Princess Beatrice's original name - so Fergie had to change it
When Princess Beatrice was born her parents originally intended for her to be called something else, but the late Queen reportedly hated the choice and Fergie had to change it
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Cruise outbreak as 139 passengers and crew struck down with diarrhoea
The Cunard Cruise Line ship departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 22 but on Thursday 123 passengers and 16 crew members reported gastrointestinal symptoms, according to the CDC
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Paul Burrell claims 'Princess Diana's ghost sent me chilling one word message'
According to her former butler, Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's ghost is a regular presence in his life following her death in a crash in Paris’s Pont de L’Alma tunnel in August 1997
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Haul of valuable gold coins found in old sock fetch whopping amount at auction
The 331 gold coins were found during a house clearance
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What Prince William will be called when he's King - but he could change it
Prince William is the first in line to the throne and when the time comes and he becomes King, he could change the name that he will officially be known by - like previous monarchs before him
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Christmas Day habit King Charles 'isn't fond of' and deems to be quite rude
One habit that is a staple Christmas habit for most people around the UK, is something that King Charles doesn't like much and even deems to be a pretty rude way to spend time during the festive period
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Surprising Christmas decoration that royals would never pop on their tree
The Royal Family are well known for their extravagant decorations over the Christmas season, but there is one decoration that may fill households up and down the country, but they would never be caught dead using
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Sweet Christmas tradition the royals participate in going back to Queen Victoria
Using fir trees at Christmas dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria - she popularised using these trees and traditionally three were brought to the Marble Hall in Buckingham Palace each year
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Queen found peace at Balmoral in the days before her death
Right Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields has shared how the Queen was at peace in Balmoral, her private Scottish residence in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, in the days before her death
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British royal whose name was inspired by Christmas - and it's incredibly rare
One British princess was given a very special - and unusual - moniker in hour of her festive birthday, and she wasn't the first royal to receive it
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Two of Queen Victoria's creepiest Christmas decorations sell for whopping £1,500
Some Christmas tree decorations that once belonged to Queen Victoria have sold at auction for £1,443 - they were described by Charles Hanson as the 'ultimate festive bauble'
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Tragic royal love story unfolded in Kate Middleton and Prince William's home
For the last year, Kate and William have called Adelaide Cottage in Windsor their home, but long before they moved in it was the setting for one of a tragic royal love story
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Inside the quaint British seaside village that has neither sea nor sand in sight
In the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales, around 80 miles east of Skegness, is the town of Matlock Bath which provides a taste of the seaside without a speck of sand in sight
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Australia's dismissal of Bairstow has set Ashes alight but now gloves are off
Beneath the slanging match, Australia are 2-0 up because they have played the smarter cricket - but their winning margins have been tight and their refusal to reprieve Bairstow shows they are scared of Bazball
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Bottle of 1900 vintage wine goes on sale for huge £75,000
The 1900 bottle will go under the hammer on July 4 this year with an estimated guide price of £3,200 to £4,200, but experts warned their estimate is a very conservative one
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Picturesque village where royals mingle with locals as they do their shopping
Members of the Royal Family often visit the Victorian village of Ballater, Aberdeenshire as it is just a short drive from the stunning grounds of Balmoral Castle
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William and Kate 'resigned' to living in 'cramped' home 'too small' for family
The Prince and Princess of Wales have accepted they'll be living at the 'cramped' Adelaide Cottage for the foreseeable as the King shakes up the family's property portfolio
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9 grand homes Charles can choose from, but some will make William his landlord
King Charles III has inherited an impressive property portfolio - from Buckingham Palace to lesser-known beloved cottages - and son William will be his landlord if he goes for certain options
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