Ossetians have seen Russia as their protector since Catherine II.

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The application was made in January and followed speculation that the Queen will give the Grade II-listed home to Prince William and Catherine.

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The planning application was made in January and followed speculation that the Queen would give the Grade II-listed house to Prince William and Catherine.

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