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Give 16 year olds the vote across UK, in all elections. It’s their future. They can marry, enlist in the army, work full time but not vote. When people say

During the Allied Invasions of Sicily in 1943,Philip’s ship HMS Wallace (covering soldiers going ashore) was targeted by German bombers . ‘We were the target for tonight & they would

So #HarryandMeghan were given #FrogmoreCottage - comp tiny Crown property needing major work. Other royals live in huge properties, renovated for millions. Sussexes were endlessly attacked for the 2.4 mil,

The government website suggests I might retrain as a sportsperson and I definitely think this is an excellent idea. Anyone at school with me will KNOW that I def have

It’s so cruel to blame students for what’s happening. Disease spreads fast through halls - it’s usually colds and flu but this time it’s Covid. Not their fault. It’s grim

And when this little boy finally found happiness, what did we do? We tore his wife to pieces for fun. Just as we did to his mother. All this ‘she

But Meghan once wore dark nail varnish....https://www.newsweek.com/prince-andrew-lobbied-us-government-epstein-alleged-victims-claim-1522040 And also once wore the wrong colour tights. And yes, as you are all pointing out, that closing of t

Remember #DrBawaGarba? She was a Black junior doctor who took on extra wards in 2011. Little Jack Adcock died. The ultimate mistake was her consultant's. She told him Jack's blood

My #2019 surprising encounter: Man in coffee shop: oh hi don’t you do history on TV?Me: a bit. We talk history, Versailles etc. Man: Do you mind people coming up

What book are you planning to read in the lockdown? I confess I have never read the letters of Mme de Sévigny, i feel it’s a great lack in my

I recently realised that Mrs Bennet of Pride and Prejudice (she of the ‘nerves’) could be 39. She’s probably 42 or so. Jane is 22 and Mrs B married young.