Tag Archives: royalty

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Visit to Exeter in May 2012

Posted on October 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Tea on the Queen, Cathedral Square, Exeter (reprise)

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She was Like a Mother to Me in the 11th Century

Posted on February 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Eleanor of Aquitaine (c. 1124 – April 1, 1204) I’ve written about this Queen of France and Queen of England previously, but only on the periphery of other people’s lives, including her champion, William Marshal. Now I’m looking at Eleanor’s … Continue reading →

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The Day the French Republic Really Began

Posted on January 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Execution of Louis XVI (January 21, 1793) Just to remind everyone, this is what happens to autocratic rulers and leaders when the people revolt. This chart is about as accurate as one can get when documenting someone’s demise. And, no … Continue reading →

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There Are Hints that Kate is Just Like Diana, But Isn’t

Posted on February 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Catherine, Princess of Wales (January 9, 1982) This recent abdominal surgery suggests that Kate has (or had) a gut issue. Literally, she is trying to hold her life together in the face of becoming the William’s Queen too soon. Is … Continue reading →

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“I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here”*

Posted on November 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Crown (Season 6, Part 1) In my humble opinion, reckless media coverage of Diana (and Dodi) caused the crash that killed them. In this final season of “The Crown” I think the show decided that blaming Henri for his … Continue reading →

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Speculation: The Secret History of the Tudors

Posted on October 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Elizabeth Talbot – Countess of Shrewsbury (1531 – February 13, 1608) Now, this is outside my normal comfort zone. In fact this post should be rated “U” for Unreliable. As “Bess” of Hardwick‘s birth date is unknown, Luke Aaron was … Continue reading →

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Experiment: Third Time’s a Charm?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I OK. The results of the previous two attempts are somewhat questionable. Luke Aaron thinks 1533 would be a better year for Dudley’s birth, so I’m going to do one more attempt, using June 24th as … Continue reading →

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Could This Man Really Be Francis Bacon’s Father?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Robert Dudley (Sr) (June 24, 1532 – September 4, 1588) Earlier today, I experimented with a combination of charts to see if paternity could be proven using astrology. But the chart I used for Robert Dudley was patently incorrect (using … Continue reading →

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This Person’s Death is More Personal than the Rest:

Posted on September 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Murder of Jill Dando (April 26, 1999) There is a documentary to be aired on Netflix early next week. Most people on this side of the Atlantic Ocean will not know who she was. But in the UK, you … Continue reading →

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Once an Absolute Ruler, Always an Absolute Ruler?

Posted on September 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Louis XIV (September 5, 1638 – September 1, 1714) Sometimes, you just have to go with your gut. Louis XIV of France (otherwise known as “The Sun King”) was a very capable political strategist. Strangely enough, his reign in France … Continue reading →

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