This year marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Louis Mountbatten, the 1st Earl of Burma, by the Irish Republican Army (IRA), which occurred on 27 August 1979.
The Assassination of Lord Mountbatten
Christmas & New Year Royal Viewing on Australian Television
Get ready for some right royal TV viewing in Australia during the Christmas-New Year break. We’ve found some royal viewing on television during the holiday break, including the Queen’s Christmas Message. All programmes are subject to change so please check your TV guides in your area in case of any last-minute schedule changes. Saturday, 23…
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Louis Mountbatten: 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Viceroy of India
British naval officer Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the Japanese surrender during World War II. He was the last Viceroy of India, and also a mentor to Prince Charles.
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