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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Rebecca Russell

Queen's beautiful country home that once had its own time zone thanks to royal rule

When it comes to the Royal Family, there are many posh and eccentric associations that spring to mind. Whether it is banning fish knives at the dinner table because they are too "common" or allegedly weighing themselves before Christmas dinner to ensure they are "well-fed".

But did you know that one of The Queen's homes used to have its very own time zone? The trend was bought in originally by The Queen's great-grandfather, King Edward VII, for an incredibly unique reason and was carried on for many years after his death.

While The Queen hasn't chosen to keep up with the tradition today, it is surprising to learn about the origins of this story that all took place at one of the most famous royal residences

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