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On this day in history, August 2
Significant and interesting snippets of news with a South African angle, from this day in history.
Like father, like son? Prince William’s alleged affair is the generational curse of the Windsor men
According to numerous historical reports, there’s a long history of infidelity in the British royal family.
Britain's King Charles hands Duke of Edinburgh title to brother Edward
The late Prince Philip, for whom the dukedom was created in 1947 after his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth, had favoured Edward inheriting his title, but the decision had to be made by the monarch.
Prince Philip ‘considered’ suing Netflix over 'The Crown’
The royal - who was married to the late Queen Elizabeth from 1947 until his death at the age of 99 in 2021 - was reportedly thinking about taking the team behind the biographical series to court.
LIVE BLOG: Queen Elizabeth lowered into Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin has been interred at St George’s Chapel.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth through her favourite theatre shows
The Queen served as patron of the National Theatre from 1974 - 2019, overseeing decades of the venue's growth and productions.
Prince Charles becomes king, William gets Prince of Wales title… and Prince Andrew gets the dogs
Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis will be cared for by the Duke of York and Sarah, the Duchess of York.
Royal family remembers Prince Philip on first anniversary of his death
Prince Philip has been remembered by members of the royal family on the first anniversary of his passing.
WATCH: Thomas Markle has a YouTube channel and he’s using it to slag off his daughter Duchess Meghan
The retired lighting director branded the royal couple’s failure to fly to the UK to attend a service in celebration of the life of the prince’s late grandfather last week a ’slap in the face for the Queen’.
Queen Elizabeth says tearful goodbye to late husband Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth shed a tear as the life of her late husband Prince Philip was celebrated at a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday.
Prince Harry will not return to the UK for Prince Philip's memorial service
Prince Harry will not return home for Prince Philip's memorial service and has been accused of snubbing the Queen.
Prince Andrew to attend Prince Philip's memorial service
Prince Andrew will reportedly be in attendance for Prince Philip's remembrance service in London next month.
Queen Elizabeth using Prince Philip's walking stick
Queen Elizabeth has been using her late husband Prince Philip's distinctive walking stick.
Doctors give Queen Elizabeth green light to host Christmas party
Queen Elizabeth has been told by doctors she can host her annual Christmas party for extended family.
Prince Philip 'would have urged the Queen to relax a bit' amid health issues
Prince Philip would have urged Queen Elizabeth to ’relax a bit’ amid her health issues, according to royal experts.
WATCH: Far from the maddening crowd, new documentary shows a softer, paternal side to Prince Philip
Speaking in documentary 'Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers', Prince William said of his late grandfather: ’He enjoys playing practical jokes and foolery. He loved when things go wrong’.
Prince Philip's sentimental wedding gift for Princess Eugenie revealed
Prince Philip gave Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank one of his paintings as a wedding gift.
Prince Philip's will to stay sealed for 90 years
Prince Philip's will is to remain secret for at least 90 years to protect the ’dignity’ of his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and other senior royals.
Is Meghan Markle’s ex-BFF taking a swipe at royal family with her choice of dinnerware?
Jessica Mulroney took to Instagram this week to share an image of a girl holding a chicken and the words ’People are c****’
'The Crown' season 5 to recreate royal yacht Britannia's farewell
The fifth season of popular series 'The Crown' may air the retirement of the iconic royal yacht 'Britannia'.
'The Crown' to cover Prince Philip's relationship with Penny Bradbourne
'The Crown' risks infuriating the royal family by exploring the relationship between Prince Philip and aristocrat Penny Bradbourne.
Prince Philip’s death left ’giant-sized hole’ in royal family
The late husband of Queen Elizabeth passed away in April at the age of 99, and his daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has now said the royal family are still grieving his death.
Prince Philip died of 'old age'
Prince Philip's death certificate lists the 99-year-old royal's cause of death as old age.
Prince Harry praises late Prince Philip in honour of Earth Day
Prince Harry has hailed his late grandfather Prince Philip as a ’conservation champion’ in recognition of Earth Day on Thursday.
WATCH: Prince Philip wore his wedding shoes throughout his life, close friend reveals
Prince Philip re-wore his beloved wedding shoes through his life, his close friend CBI president Lord Karan Bilimoria said.