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Who’s who in the posse of teenagers gearing up to be European monarchs – and how they’re preparing by doing military training, studying at Oxford, and giving confident speeches

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Who’s who in the posse of teenagers gearing up to be European monarchs – and how they’re preparing by doing military training, studying at Oxford, and giving confident speeches

Most people celebrate turning 18 with their first legal drink or a night out with friends. But if you’re a future king or queen of Europe, your adulthood celebrations might be a little different. Grand galas, state addresses to parliament and documentaries about your life if much more typical for royalty. This weekend, Prince Christian … Read more

Princess Leonor of Spain is shaping up as monarch-in-waiting ahead of her 18th birthday – with solo engagements, speeches and military training already under her belt

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Princess Leonor of Spain is shaping up as monarch-in-waiting ahead of her 18th birthday – with solo engagements, speeches and military training already under her belt

She’s only 17, but Princess Leonor of Spain is already proving her royal chops. With solo engagements, speeches and military training under her belt, it certainly seems the daughter of Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain is being prepared to take a bigger role in the spotlight ahead of her 18th birthday this month. The … Read more

Number of coins issued by Royal Mint plunged to a RECORD low of just 56m last year after Covid speeded up change in Britons’ cash habits

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Number of coins issued by Royal Mint plunged to a RECORD low of just 56m last year after Covid speeded up change in Britons’ cash habits

Number of coins issued by Royal Mint plunged to a RECORD low of just 56m last year after Covid speeded up change in Britons’ cash habits By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 12:23 BST, 8 September 2023 | Updated: 12:23 BST, 8 September 2023 The number of coins put into circulation fell to … Read more

Time to check the back of the sofa! Ten pence coin showing the Angel of the North can be worth up to 125 times its face value

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Time to check the back of the sofa! Ten pence coin showing the Angel of the North can be worth up to 125 times its face value

Time to check the back of the sofa! Ten pence coin showing the Angel of the North can be worth up to 125 times its face value A 2018 alphabet coin marked ‘A’ could be worth way over its original value  Uncirculated versions, originally sold at £2, are now being sold for £12.50  By Jessica … Read more

Moment car drives along busy two-way cycle lane during rush hour in central London

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Moment car drives along busy two-way cycle lane during rush hour as bikers are forced to jump out of the way to avoid collision The footage was captured on Royal Mint Street near the Tower of London TikTok user Cycling-in-London posted the clip of a driver in the busy cycle lane Cyclists forced to swerve … Read more