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I am, unfortunately, too late but would still like to bid goodbye to Warren. He was an outstanding person, a good friend, an exemplary moderator and admin. I had the honor of knowing him for quite a while, and although I was away from TRF community for years due to personal reasons, he was one...

Before the Church of England was established, Edward would have needed Papal dispensation because he and Jane were too closely related otherwise. It was quite a common practice in those times. However, with ties to Rome severed, he would have only needed a blessing from the Archbishop of...

King Abdullah and Queen Rania have begun working visit to the UK on June 3. it is yet unclear wheather they would meet any member of the Royal Family (nothing can be found in the Royal Calendar), and it does appear to be just a working visit. So far, they have met with PM Gordon Brown...

I guess that's what I like about Prince Charles: he's never been afraid of challange and always went for what he thought was right. Thank you for posting the articles, Skydragon! :flowers:

I guess that's what I like about Prince Charles: he's never been afraid of challange and always went for what he thought was right. Thank you for posting the articles, Skydragon! :flowers:

It is quite interesting just how down-to-earth the Queen and her family are when in private, but I'm not sure I like the fact Cherie is basically using anything and anyone to promote her tell-all book. Some things should remain private, I believe. :ermm:

We are glad you enjoy the Forum Salamamina! :smile: However you will soon see that the vast majority of information posted at our Board is by our members, not just Moderators. And so I join you in thinking all regulars of the Jordanian Forum, who make it an itneresting and enjoyable place to...

Indeed, she would be HRH X, Duchess of Y. Thanks for correcting Beatrixfan! :smile:

It is very likely that the Queen will give a title (most likely that of a Duke) to Prince William upon his marriage, so whoever marries William, probably is going to be known as X, The Duchess of Y anyway.

Pushkin was in exile twice: in the early 1820s he was sent into exile in southern Russia, and in 1823 he was ordered into exile at his mother's estate in the northern Russia. At the time, Alexander I was the Emperor of Russia. As a matter of fact, when Alexander died in 1825 and Nicholas I...

We have been though this for numerous times: until there are actual prooves Queen Rania, or any Lady from the Jordanian Royal Family, has undergone any sort of plastic surgery, speculations about the surgeries are not allowed. If you read our Community Rules and FAQs carefully, you will see...

The County of Cleves probably started its existence in the early 11th century. In 1417 the County became a Duchy. In 1521 Julich, Berg and Mark (neighbouring cities of Counties) were united with Cleves under the rule of Duke John III (the father of Anne of Cleves). When the last duke of...

Marie-Therese was allowed to leave France for several reasons: 1) Women could not succeed to the Throne of France, so her existence was no threat fo anyone 2) The so called 'Reign of Terror', or the Robespierre era, was over. The French public and authorities wanted to distance themselves as...

TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Trinidad and Tobago, St Lucia, Montserrat and Jamaica on a tour of the Caribbean from 4th to 14th March 2008. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Caribbean will reinforce Britain’s ties with the important Commonwealth countries of...

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