The Royal Family's Code Names Explained
No matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
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How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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The New Titles Prince William Will Take Once Charles Becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II is England's longest serving monarch. Here are the new titles in which her grandson William will assume after his father becomes king.
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Why Prince Charles Will Be Leaving Buckingham Palace As Soon As He Becomes King
When Prince Charles becomes king, he will immediately begin his duties as sovereign, which will take him away from Buckingham Palace and from London for days.
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The Next Monarch Of England May Not Be King Charles III. Here's Why
British monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
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Why The British Monarchy Rarely Attends The Funerals Of Others
One event you'll rarely see Queen Elizabeth II attend, though — or any king or queen throughout history, for that matter — is a funeral.
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Here's How Soon Charles Will Become King Following The Queen's Death
When Queen Elizabeth II eventually passes away, her son Charles will become king. Here's how soon Charles will ascent to the throne after the queen's death.
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Where Will Queen Elizabeth II Be Buried?
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside her mother and father.
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Queen Elizabeth Owns Some Surprising Things
Besides her sense of duty to English citizens, the queen of England also has in her possession some downright surprising things.
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These Are The People Queen Elizabeth Named Her Children After
Unlike in the Western world, when it comes to royalty, a name comes with a lot of history and isn't as simple as a first, middle, and last name.
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The British Royal Family Members Named After Queen Elizabeth
Most of Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughters and great-granddaughters bear the name Elizabeth.
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The Tragic 2007 Death Of Martin Luther King's Eldest Child, Yolanda King
Yolanda King, the oldest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died on May 15, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 51. Here's her story.
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Why Environmentalists Are Making A Case For A Shorter Workweek
If you're like most people, you probably seriously look forward to long weekends. In fact, you might think it would be great if every weekend were long.
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How Roger E. Mosley Started Working With Tom Selleck On Magnum PI
"Magnum P.I." star Roger E. Mosley died on August 7 at the age of 83. Let's look at what Mosley really thought of working with Tom Selleck.
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A United Kingdom Fossil May Be Earth's First Animal Predator
Ancient fossils can reveal a lot about what Earth may have looked like before humans came into existence. A U.K. fossil may be Earth's first animal predator.
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Nichelle Nichols' Fame As Star Trek's Uhura Was Strangely Tied To Martin Luther King Jr.
The 1960s saw many firsts, such as the first moon landing, but Nichelle Nichols' fame as "Star Trek"'s Uhura was strangely tied to Martin Luther King. Jr.
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Pam Grier's Heartbreaking Description Of Her Time In Cancer Treatment
In the years surrounding her most famous Hollywood roles, Pam Grier was facing something many people aren't aware of.
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The Real Reason Humphrey Bogart Was Always Smoking In His Movies
There are some movies from Hollywood's Golden Age where it seems as though absolutely everyone is smoking in every single frame of the film.
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What You Didn't Know About King Charles III
Prince Charles is routinely insulted in the press and has been consistently less popular than his mother, ex-wife, and children. Here's his story.
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Why The NAACP Refused To Work With Mamie Till After An Initial Speaking Tour
The torture and murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till at the hands of white Mississippi racists in 1955 helped inflame the Civil Rights movement in this country.
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The Real Reason David Warner Struggled With Talking About His Most Notorious Acting Roles
David Warner had a decades-long silver screen career that saw him play some iconic villains. Despite his career, he didn't talk about his work, and here's why.
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Here's What Stephen Hawking's Net Worth Was When He Died
Stephen Hawking was an unquestioned genius who made the understanding of physics something embraced by popular culture, through his books and other media.
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Dr. Seuss' Unique Method To Quit Smoking
Dr. Seuss' books are full of whimsy and creativity. Though the author's life was not as magical as his books, his method to quit smoking was unique.
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The Grim Prognosis Doctors Initially Gave Stephen Hawking For His ALS
The famed scientist Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. The long life of the cosmologist may have even shocked his doctors.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of B.B. King
There's no doubt about it, B.B. King is a blues legend but he always remained humble. This is the tragic real-life story of B.B. King.
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The Truth About The Prince Once Recruited To Be America's King
Before George Washington became the nation's first president, there was a purported plan to turn the U.S. into a monarchy. It was called the Prussian scheme.
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Behind The Lindsey Buckingham Song That Expressed His Anger Toward Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" sounds upbeat, but its lyrics came from a place of anger toward Stevie Nicks, and she took offense to one line in particular.
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