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Title: Remains of Anglo-Saxon princess who could be the Queen’s earliest known relative
Post by: Imperial Dave on March 08, 2020, 06:07:49 PM

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/anglo-saxon-princess-eanswythe-kent-king-eadbald-royal-family-queen-a9382636.html

probably quite tenuous and contrived but....there you have it ::)

Title: Re: Remains of Anglo-Saxon princess who could be the Queen’s earliest known relative
Post by: Duncan Head on March 08, 2020, 06:27:15 PM

I picked up the Guardian version a couple of days ago - http://soa.org.uk/sm/index.php?topic=4311.0 - they stressed Eanswythe's sainthood, while the Indy goes for the royal connection!

Title: Re: Remains of Anglo-Saxon princess who could be the Queen’s earliest known relative
Post by: Imperial Dave on March 08, 2020, 06:42:19 PM

apologies Duncan, didnt spot it....interesting the angles the papers take though :)

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