GALLERY: Prince Andrew opens restored Shoreham tollbridge

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, reopened a restored 230-year-old wooden tollbridge in Shoreham-by-sea. This is a gallery of photographs taken at the opening.

After 60 years, British monarchy remains "job for life" - Monsters and Critics.com

After 60 years, British monarchy remains "job for life" Monsters and Critics.com 'For the first time in the history of the world, a young girl climbed into a tree one day a Princess, and after having what she described as her most thrilling experience, she climbed down from the tree next day a Queen,' wrote a fellow-traveller in ... and more »

Prince Harry's duty: Beach volleyball in Rio - msnbc.com

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Prince Harry's duty: Beach volleyball in Rio msnbc.com The puppy is several months old and was part of a litter known to the royal couple through a family connection. The queen, in a rare concession to her advancing years, has asked her children and grandchildren to attend jubilee festivities overseas, ... and more »

Talking History - Commander Bill King - Galway Independent

Talking History - Commander Bill King Galway Independent by William Henry Commander William Donald Aelian 'Bill' King is a retired British naval officer, yachtsman and author. He is also the oldest surviving World War II submarine commander. Bill King was born on 23 June 1910.

Diamond Jubilee: the moment that Princess Elizabeth became Queen - Telegraph.co.uk

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Diamond Jubilee: the moment that Princess Elizabeth became Queen Telegraph.co.uk The night before, the Royal family came down from Sandringham to see 'South Pacific', the stage musical that was a huge hit at the time. The following day Princess Elizabeth and the Duke set off from Heathrow on their tour. Lord Chandos, the Colonial ... and more »