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6 Facts You May Have Not Known About Prince Charles

Even without bringing up statistics, it is safe to assume that we all know that His Royal Highness Charles, the Prince of Wales, is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. After all, he IS the son of Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign is the longest in human history.

The Beauty of Ancient Wales Cannot Be Denied...

Wales is about 170 miles (270 km) north–south and 60 miles (97 km) east–west, it has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely covered with mountains.

The Parable of the Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster

When the prince grew accustomed to his fellow rooster, the wise man asked that the royal seamstress bring him clothes for two people. As the wise man was putting on trousers, the prince clucked in objection and said the first words since losing his sanity: “what are you doing?

Here's Why You Should Visit Wales at Least Once

Wales is such a beautiful part of Great Britain that I often wish I could visit it again. When they visit the UK, most people spend time in London, the Lake District or Scotland, but very few make the trip to Wales.

12 Photos to Honor the Memory of the Late Prince Philip

“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world,” said Johnson. To honor the memory of Prince Philip, we have collected 12 photos that paint a map of his life and legacy. 1. 

Learn the Stories of These Magnificent Abandoned Castles

Gwrych Castle, Wales Built in the early 1800s by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh, Gwyrch Castle had a total of 128 rooms, including 28 bedrooms, an outer hall, an inner hall, two smoke rooms, a dining room, a drawing room, a billiards room, an oak study, and a range of accommodations for servants.

The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History

The-then Prince of Wales, Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, refused to pay homage to Edward and thought that the Welsh could take refuge from him in the mountains of Snowdonia, but he was mistaken.

The Wise and Beautiful Words of Princess Diana

Diana who was described as a jolly and lively kid and teenager, and her husband-to-be Prince Charles met in 1977, while he was reportedly involved with her older sister, Sarah Spencer. Despite their 13-year age gap, their courtship moved quickly.

This Art Made Entirely From Coffee Is Superb!

Tammie Wales is a talented and innovative artist who creates beautiful and unique paintings using coffee (see her website here ). You won't look at coffee the same way after having seen her wonderful art.

Look Back at These Iconic Royal Wedding Photos

Two extremely talked-about royal couples have said their vows during the last decade - Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. In fact, the senior prince’s wedding took place in April, and that means exactly nine years ago!

I Was Astounded To See How Varied and Beautiful the UK Is...

Portmeirion, Gwynedd, North Wales. 5. Windemere, Cumbria. 6. Tresco Abbey Gardens, the Isles of Scilly. 7. Stonehenge, Wiltshire. 8. Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. 9. York Minster, York. 10. Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia. 11. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands. 12. Polperro, Cornwall. 13. 

Lesser Known But Important Coronavirus Outbreak Reports

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have safely returned to the US after quarantining and recovering in Australia, and report they feel well and continue to shelter in place and follow the social distancing guidelines. 71-year-old Prince Charles has also addressed his recovery in a video announcement.

These Private Jets and Planes Are the World's Most Lavish

From a Saudi prince that had one of the world's largest airliners converted into his own giant plaything, to a Father's Day present to top all others, here are 15 of the world's most famous private planes: 1.