It’s not because he’s the black sheep of the family—quite the contrary, as he’s known to be especially close to his parents. Apparently, it was all his choice. According to The Telegraph, he was set to be Duke of Cambridge, but declined because of a character named Lord Wessex in Shakespeare in Love. Will the …
Philip Mountbatten. Philip, duke of Edinburgh, in full Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh, earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, also called Philip Mountbatten, original name Philip, prince of Greece and Denmark, (born June 10, 1921, Corfu, Greece—died April 9, 2021, Windsor Castle, England), husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United What was the Duke …
The family name was changed as a result of anti-German feeling during the First World War, and the name Windsor was adopted after the Castle of the same name. When did the royal family change their name to Windsor? 1917The House of Windsor came into being in 1917, when the name was adopted as the …
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Fun fact: Philip was born a prince to both the Greek and Danish royal families but renounced his right to those thrones and titles to marry Elizabeth, and presumably as an incentive to do so, was designated His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh on the eve of the wedding, a title he retained until …
‘ One of the sacrifices Prince Philip had to make before he married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 was changing his surname, amid concerns over his foreign roots. He changed his family name from the German Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg to Mountbatten – an anglicised version of his mother’s surname, Battenberg. Why did Prince Philip take the name …
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Oban, New Zealand Oban Pā nui o Hau (Māori) Region Southland District Southland District Ward Stewart Island/Rakiura Ward Government Which southern New Zealand settlement is named after a resort town in Scotland? From New Edinburgh to Otago The planned settlement on the shores of Otago Harbour was to be called New Edinburgh, reflecting its Scottish …
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Ōtepoti. While Ōtepoti (Dunedin) has long been recognised for its Scottish influence, the wider area is rich with Māori history and stories of Kāi Tahu whaunui the manawhenua that settled here long before Europeans visited these shores. Ōtepoti is the Māori name for upper harbour area where Dunedin city was developed. What is the iwi …
Dunedin is home to the world’s only mainland-breeding albatross colony, the Royal Albatross Centre, where you’ll also find sea lions, fur seals and rare penguins. All these critters reside in the Otago Peninsula and are the reason Dunedin is aptly hailed as New Zealand’s Wildlife Capital. What is Dunedin famous for? The city is renowned …
Dundas Street is an example of a commemorative street name, honouring the legacy of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (1742-1811). Henry Dundas was a Scottish lawyer, politician, and one of British Prime Minister William Pitt’s most trusted and powerful ministers. Dundas also left behind a controversial legacy. Who is Dundas Street named? Henry Dundas, 1st …
Prince Charles is presently heir (next in line) to the British throne. He will not become king until his mother, Queen Elizabeth, abdicates (gives up the throne), retires or dies. When either of these happen, Prince Charles may abdicate and pass the throne to his eldest son Prince William. Does Charles automatically become king? Prince …
