Oldest royal remains found in Germany
A team of experts are currently trying to identify a set of bones discovered at Germany’s Magdeburg Cathedral. They believe they may have found 10th century Anglo-Saxon princess Eadgyth, the sister of King Athelstan and the granddaughter of Alfred the Great.
Tests on the bones are still pending at Bristol University in England, and if conclusive, will prove that it is indeed Eadgyth – pronounced Edith – whose remains were wrapped in silk and sealed inside a lead coffin. It will be the oldest remains of an English royal ever discovered.
Eadgyth’s description is reminiscent of Queen Marie of Romania: both were born charismatic British princesses who were sent abroad to marry well. Eadgyth became the wife of Otto I, the Holy Roman Emperor. The former Marie of Edinburgh wed Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania.
Eadgyth was born at the beginning of the 10th century and her brother, King Athelstan is considered the first king of England.
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Gordo tells Prince to stay home
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The Prince of Wales has canceled his skiing trip on advice from the Prime Minister.
Charles, who usually visits the Alpine municipality of Klosters every year, has been advised by Gordon Brown to cancel the trip due to the current economic climate. Brown reportedly told the prince that it “sends the wrong message” to take such a trip at this time.
Charles’ son, Prince William, was scolded for taking a skiing trip with girlfriend Kate Middleton last year.
Prince William was accused of receiving “special treatment” from the Royal Air Force – with whom he had just started training a few months prior – after he was given permission to spend a week skiing in the French Alps.
Both Clarence House and Downing Street spokesmen have denied that Prime Minister Brown influenced His Highness’ decision.
“His Royal Highness never intended to go to Klosters this year,” said Clarence House.
“No such conversation took place,” said the Downing Street man.
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Wool making a comeback?
While Prince Charles may not be off on a swanky skiing holiday, he has put in a good word for wool.
A Clarence House spokesman said: “The Prince was getting very concerned about the prices that farmers were getting for their fleeces and decided that something had to be done to help them.”
Fashion designers, clothes retailers, and of course representatives of the wool industry have all been brought together under the Prince of Wales to promote the fabric.
Known for being environmentally active and a friend to farmers, Charles naturally intends to market wool products as green, sturdy alternatives to cheap “throwaway†garments that wear out easily. The Prince’s twin goal is to help increase profits for sheep farmers both in Britain and New Zealand.
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