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But within the families of kings and queens, royals who married their relatives were not unusual, even as recently as the ...
Dozens of winged friends pay hourly visits to “birdland,” the screened-in porch of Sarah Kinter’s Canterbury home, flitting ...
From weddings to christenings and official events, it’s clear that the British Royal Family have perfected the art of the public appearance. But what are they like when they are off duty and relaxing ...
In many spheres of endeavor, people pair up to maximize their efforts to achieve their goals. So let’s take a look at some dynamic duos.
Victoria Day is a federal statutory holiday, and a holiday in six of Canada’s 10 provinces and all three of its territories. It is now observed on the last Monday preceding May 24 and it falls on the ...
At 6 a.m. on June 20, 1837, an 18-year-old Victoria was roused from her sleep and told that her 71-year-old uncle, King William IV, had died during the early morning hours of an apparent heart attack.
Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented expansion ... Photograph by Heritage Image Partnership Ltd, Alamy Stock Photo Goodsir adds that images of the royal family with their ...
Industrial High School student, Madison Kubecka, 16, was dazzling under the lights as she was crowned the 2025 Victoria Livestock Show’s Queen Victoria. As Kubecka steps further into the ...
Capital Area District Libraries’ expert selectors have curated a dynamic Black History Month reading list for all ages, celebrating voices, stories, and legacies that continue to shape our world. From ...
After Queen Victoria's beloved husband passed away in 1861, the monarch was bereft with grief. The void Prince Albert left was soon filled, however, by an unexpected figure which shocked ...
Queen Victoria was furious with then-Prime Minister Lord Salisbury over his government's failure to bring Jack the Ripper to justice during his infamous 1888 killing spree. The revelation comes ...