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The Second-Borns who took the Throne

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21 months ago I posted as we waited for the announcement of the royal baby’s name. They beat me to it this year though, and last week we heard that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Recent changes to the law assure that Charlotte’s place in the succession will… Read More The Second-Borns who took the Throne

May 11, 2015May 22, 2025 Sarah

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