The Real Reason Princess Anne's Daughter Has An Unusual Royal Name
Several members of the royal family have eschewed life in the public spotlight over the years -- more or less. That includes Princess Anne's daughter Zara.
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Several members of the royal family have eschewed life in the public spotlight over the years -- more or less. That includes Princess Anne's daughter Zara.
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Read MoreWhen Prince Philip was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel on April 17, Queen Elizabeth was joined at the funeral by her personal assistant, a lady-in-waiting.
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Read MoreJust as Mark Twain didn't start out that way (he was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens), Alice Cooper -- the band -- had a couple of different names along the way.
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Read MoreConnery was 18 when he first started the sport. After a couple of years he saved up enough to train with a professional named Ellington, a former gym instructor with the British Army. After two years of professional guidance, Connery stepped into the world of bodybuilding competitions.
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Read MoreWhen Eddie Van Halen died at 65 on October 6, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, Roth was one of the people expressing grief over the rock world's loss. According to Today, Roth posted a photo of the two of them, with the words, "What a long great trip it's been.."
Read MoreSome suggest that Connery's knighthood -- finally bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 -- was delayed because of his political views. BBC America reports that he was blocked twice for the honor by England's Labor Party, in 1997 and 1998, because of his outspoken opinions regarding Scotland.
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Read MoreCleopatra - famous Queen of the Nile. Ruler of Egypt, partner of powerful Romans, and even ruthless - but Mommy?
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