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Henry VII (1485-1509): The Businessman King

Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king. He was born in Pembroke Castle on 28 January 1457. He survived thanks to his mother’s care during the Wars of the Roses. There was little likelihood of ever…

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Podcast: Queen Elizabeth’s New Biography, Princes In The Tower & Not the Republic Again!

Prince William's tribute. Philippa Langley plans to find out who actually killed the Princes in the Tower. The Republic Debate again in Australia and news from Sweden and Norway. Prince William's Preface Prince William wrote a preface for a new book about Queen Elizabeth II, paying tribute to his grandmother as monarch. Visit Penguin Books…

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Podcast: Lèse-majesté, The Queen’s People & King Salman Leaves France

A new record for lèse-majesté offences in Thailand, Queen Elizabeth as you've never seen her before, a new DVD on King Richard III's Reinterment, King Salmon leaves France and Prince Henrik's poetry readings. Prince Henrik the Poet Did you know that Denmark's Prince Consort (pictured in the recent photo call) is also a poet? Find…

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Podcast: Prince Charles Goes Bowling & King Richard III’s Last Journey

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visit America, King Richard III's last journey before his reinterment and not-so-royal exclusives! Bowled Over? Prince Charles tries ten-pin bowling at a war veterans' retirement home, as the Duchess of Cornwall watches, during a royal visit to the United States of America. View image | gettyimages.com Prince Charles…

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Podcast: Downton Abbey Visit & Prince Harry Heading Down Under?

Is Prince Harry heading to Australia to serve in the Defence Force? A royal visit to the set of Downton Abbey, Prince William's visit to Japan and China, the Norwegian Royal Visit ends in Perth and more. Our Digger Prince? Will Prince Harry serve in the Australian Defence Force before quitting his military career later…

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Podcast: Invictus Games, Richard III’s Diet, Bosworth & Diana’s Grave

Scientific research reveals Richard III's eating habits and we remember Bosworth. Has Princess Diana's grave been neglected? Latest news about Prince Harry and the Invictus Games, and more, in this week's podcast. Please click on the link to listen to this week's show: Invictus Games Update Prince Harry introduces the British team for the Invictus…

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Video: The King Richard III Special

King Richard III's body will remain in Leicester, Philippa Langley and Michael Jones discuss their book, The King's Grave and a brief outline of the monarch's life. This video was produced as part of assessment for the Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio Broadcasting) at Petersham TAFE. Sources Many thanks for permission to use photos…