This Day in History: Nov. 17

Prince William and Kate Middleton boarded the famous Royal Train for a festive three-day tour of the British Isles on Sunday.The royal couple will ride the train over 1,000 miles through England, Scotland and Wales, making ten stops to meet and thank key workers and outstanding men and women who have worked hard during the pandemic. It’s a huge honour to ride the royal train, as only the Queen has the power to let people travel on it.

Prince William and Kate Middleton share a private conversation as they arrive at the Euston Station on Sunday (December 6) in London, England.

Kate Middleton and Prince William will take the royal train on a three day 'thank you tour' of the UK.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will travel around the UK meeting front-line workers, volunteers, care home staff, teachers, school kids and young people to talk to them about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.The royal couple hope to pass on the nation’s thanks for the tireless efforts made throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.The 1,250 mile-journey will include stops in England,

Also on this day: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishing slavery is ratified as Georgia becomes the 27th state to endorse it.Army engineers complete construction of the Washington Monument by setting an aluminum capstone atop the obelisk.

As the United Kingdom comes out of their second lockdown, Prince William and Kate Middleton will make a number of stops by the Royal Train to reach numerous communities.

Also on this day: The first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, is organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies in Vienna at age 35.George Washington is reelected president; John Adams is reelected vice president.

Also on this day: President James Monroe outlines his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere. Militant abolitionist John Brown is hanged for his raid on Harpers Ferry the previous October. Artist Georges-Pierre Seurat is born in Paris.

Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and Paloma Faith were among the winners at the first ever virtual Attitude Awards.Actors Luke Evans and Russell Tovey, writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry, musician Yungblud, presenter Michelle Visage and activist Munroe Bergdorf tonight scooped up honours at the ceremony, hosted on the magazine’s YouTube channel.The Vamps, Yungblud, Faith, Rina Sawayama and Drag Race UK’s The Vivienne all performed at the two-hour ceremony, which was pre-recorded at the Roundhouse in

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Out of an abundance of caution and due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will not be heading to their Sandringham estate for Christmas this year. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the sovereign and the Duke of Edinburgh will instead stay put at Windsor Castle as the United Kingdom continues to slow down the spread of the novel virus.

Naman Ramachandran Matthew Vaughn’s Marv Films, producer of the “Kingsman” franchise, is making its first foray into TV with soccer-centric series “Day 1’s” from writers/creators and showrunners Doug Ellin (“Entourage”) and Chris Case (“Mad About You”).Set in the world of British soccer, the 10-episode series revolves around a young player Dezmond King and his crew as they navigate his growing stature and struggles.Marv is working closely with French soccer legend Thierry Henry and his

Matthew Vaughn’s UK production company Marv is set to make its first TV series with Day 1’s, a ten-episode series set in the world of soccer.

Also on this day: The United States and Britain sign preliminary peace articles in Paris for ending the Revolutionary War; the Treaty of Paris would be signed in Sept. 1783.

Dua Lipa couldn’t believe what she heard over the phone from her team of supporters on November 24 when she learned that she had earned a whopping six Grammy nominations! In the clip, posted to her Instagram, the British pop singer, 25, was completely bowled over, sitting on the edge of a couch and crying her eyes out. “You’re f–king joking me,” Dua said, using her hand to cover her eyes as she spoke on the phone.

After splitting from husband Jay Cutler in April, Kristin Cavallari is finding romance again. She was spotted making out with comedian Jeff Dye, 37, at a Chicago bar in October.

Also on this day:  On this date: Frederick County, Md., becomes the first colonial American entity to repudiate the British Stamp Act.Enrico Caruso makes his American debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, appearing in “Rigoletto.” Life magazine, created by Henry R. Luce, is first published.The musical “Fiorello!,” starring Tom Bosley as legendary New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, opens on Broadway.President Lyndon B.

Kristin Cavallari, 33, was spotted making out with Jeff Dye, 37, at a Chicago bar in October. Although the PDA came as a shock to fans, a source close to the reality star tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that Kristin and the comedian have secretly been dating for a few months.

Also on this day: British troops capture Fort Washington in New York during the American Revolution.The newly created Federal Reserve Banks open in 12 cities.The United States and the Soviet Union establish diplomatic relations. Al Capone, right, Chicago's infamous gang overlord during prohibition, leaves Harrisburg, Pa., on Nov.