Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1153, Óláfr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles passed away. In 1194, Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war. In 1509, Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (born 1443) passed away. In 1528, Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (died 1589) was born. In 1534, Jacques Cartier is the first European to reach Prince Edward Island. In 1786, Alexander Macdonell and over five hundred Roman Catholic highlanders leave Scotland to settle in Glengarry County, Ontario. In 1928, Ian Bannen, Scottish actor (died 1999) was born. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 1990, Kim Little, Scottish footballer was born. In 1997, Marjorie Linklater, Scottish campaigner for the arts and environment of Orkney (born 1909) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
King and Queen to attend series of events in Scotland as Royal Week begins

Charles will be invited to start the annual game of hand ba’ in Jedburgh on Thursday.
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