All news on the topic: King George VI

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People are only just realising that the King's Speech isn't actually live
The annual Christmas message from the monarch is a staple part of the festive season in the UK for many people, but not everyone realises it isn't broadcast live
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Christmas holiday horse racing tips: Newsboy's five 'gold things'
Newsboy picks out the horses and the races which could provide the unmissable golden moments of the Christmas holiday period in Britain and Ireland
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Royale Pagaille ruled out of £250k King George due to minor foot issue
Royale Pagaille defeated Bravemansgame in the Betfair Chase last time out but will not line up for a rematch at Kempton on Boxing Day
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Queen found peace at Balmoral in the days before her death
Right Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields has shared how the Queen was at peace in Balmoral, her private Scottish residence in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, in the days before her death
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Nicky Henderson considered blowing hunting horn to get reluctant star to start
After Shishkin dug his heels in and refused to start on his comeback at Ascot, his trainer looked into using a noisy aid to avoid a repeat in the Boxing Day big race
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Allaho new King George favourite after Willie Mullins targets £250,000 highlight
The two-time winner of the Ryanair Chase will bid to become his trainer’s third winner of the showpiece race of Kempton’s two-day festival
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Venetia Williams' stable star L'Homme Presse ruled out of King George VI Chase
The Herefordshire trainer and owner Andy Edwards feel that the National Hunt festive highlight will come too soon for their smart chaser, a 10-1 chance with sponsors Ladbrokes
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Kate Middleton hints at big royal change happening in 2024
The Royal Family Order is issued as a gift from Britain's monarch to female members of the royal family and in the past it was a miniature of the king or queen attached to a yellow silk ribbon
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Shishkin to be given chance to atone for Ascot race refusal at Newcastle
The Nicky Henderson star who refused to start at Ascot last Saturday will attempt to get his season under way in the Rehearsal Chase this weekend
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Royale Pagaille wins Betfair Chase and Shishkin fails to start on day of shocks
Royale Pagaille won the Haydock feature for in-form trainer Venetia Williams, while at Ascot, Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden raced to a four-timer. Pic D'Orhy landed the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase, but Shishkin took no part in proceedings
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Shishkin "100 per cent" certain to run at Ascot on Saturday
Nicky Henderson's top chaser heads for the 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday instead of Haydock's Betfair Chase prior to a King George VI Chase bid on Boxing Day
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Tragic royal love story unfolded in Kate Middleton and Prince William's home
For the last year, Kate and William have called Adelaide Cottage in Windsor their home, but long before they moved in it was the setting for one of a tragic royal love story
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Charlotte may have to wait awhile to get very important title - full explanation
Princess Charlotte could be named the next Princess Royal - however as rules are the title isn't automatically given and needs to be bestowed by the monarch
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Major Royal misses Remembrance service at the Cenotaph due to health problems
The Duke of Kent missed today's Remembrance service at the Cenotaph due to "episodic mobility problems", with his equerry laying a wreath on his behalf during the ceremony today
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Gentlemansgame takes Charlie Hall and Boothill hands Harry Fry emotional win
Race-fit Gentlemansgame gave Mouse Morris his first Wetherby winner in 22 years when he landed the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase. Boothill delivered for Harry Fry at Ascot, where Venetia Williams trainee Victtorino sprang a 20-1 surprise
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Royal family's money-saving hacks could help you save cash
The British Royal Family may have money to burn but its members are surprisingly frugal in their everyday duties. Breakfasts in Tupperware containers and re-using old clothes are some of the hacks they regularly employ
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Prince George could get new name when he's King - and it might be his brother's
The young royal, who is second in line to the throne after the Prince of Wales, could change his first name to Alexander or Louis when eventually crowned King due to an ancient tradition
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Ralph Beckett believes Westover can overcome 'unlucky' draw in Arc
Westover is a leading fancy for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, which has a first prize of just over £2.5 million. Run at Longchamp on Sunday, the big race also features Ace Impact, Hukum and Continuous
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Prince George could make huge change to his name - but only when he becomes King
Like many generations of Kings and Queens before him, Prince George could choose to rule under a different regnal name when he accedes to the throne in the years to come
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William's strict travel ban that started age 12 - and George will be affected
There are many rules that are enforced when members of the Royal Family travel abroad - and one particularly unique one comes into play when any young heir to the throne turns 12
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'Other' Prince William's tragic life from forbidden love to tragic plane crash
Prince William of Gloucester is now typically referred to as 'the other Prince William' and was well-known for his love of daredevil activities - but his death 51 years ago today shocked the world
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Princess Margaret's raucous love life from Mick Jagger 'affair' to toyboy lover
On what would have been Princess Margaret's 93rd birthday, take a look back at her colourful life and and famous relationships, including one with a man 16 years older than her
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Charles to hold royal summit with Kate and William to decide future of monarchy
Monarch will tell the Prince and Princess of Wales of his intention to carve out precise roles for them as well as himself and Queen Camilla
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Pyledriver to drop in distance for clash with superstar Paddington at York
William Muir and Chris Grassick plan to go back to ten furlongs with Pyledriver, who finished fifth when trying to defend his King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes title last month