Tag Archives: House of Windsor

A Social Contract between the British Royal Family and

The UK Tabloid Press Yes, I know it’s easy to point a finger at the ‘gutter’ newspapers for all that has gone wrong in the world over the past half century, but there is some truth to the fact that … Continue reading

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When Windsor Castle was Almost Completely Destroyed

Windsor Castle Fire (November 20, 1992) It’s hard to believe this happened 30 years ago. It proved to be a turning point in Elizabeth II’s UK tax strategy. The government paid for the restoration, and the Queen started paying taxes. … Continue reading

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Is He the Illegitimate Next-in-Line to the British Throne?

Simon Dorante-Day (April 5, 1966) It’s a little bit funny, isn’t it? Charles becomes King and rumours start to swirl about this individual, almost instantly, and yet he’s been saying the same thing for at least six years, without any … Continue reading

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The Moment the Prince of Wales Became…

King Charles III Like his mother before him, Charles’ role in the Royal Family changed when his parent died. And, except for his Saturn being conjunct her ‘fatal’ Venus, there seems to be no obvious connection. Oh, I forgot that … Continue reading

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For Most People, Her Death is a First…

Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926 – September 8, 2022) The Queen is dead. This is the end of a Royal Life well lived. RIP, Your Majesty.

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