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Jeffrey Epstein found dead in prison cell

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has died in prison. According to the BBC, the disgraced financier killed himself in his Manhattan cell just a few hours after new court documents were opened. Epstein was facing federal sex trafficking charges in New York. His body was discovered at 07:30 local time. The Epstein case has long lingered over the Duke of York who had been named in court…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge is disqualified in sailing regatta

The Duchess of Cambridge’s boat has been disqualified in The King’s Cup Regatta. The announcement of HRH’s disqualification came following the second race of the day. It is understood that the decision was made after her boat started the race too early, hence breaking the rules. Catherine had slightly better luck in the first race where her boat finished in 7th position out…
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State & Ceremonial

The government bans portraits of The Queen being displayed in Belfast Office

The newly formed government of the United Kingdom has banned portraits of The Queen from being displayed in its Belfast headquarters. According to the News Letter, The Northern Ireland Office has removed all portraits from its premises without any reason being given. The decision could potentially be related to employment law. A few weeks ago it was revealed that a civil servant was…
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State & Ceremonial

Questions over whether the Prime Minister's girlfriend will meet The Queen at Balmoral

Questions have been raised over whether Carrie Symonds, the parter of Boris Johnson, will be invited to Balmoral over the summer to meet The Queen alongside the new Prime Minister. As is tradition, the monarch extends an invitation to the Prime Minister and their spouse each year to spend a few days each summer at Balmoral. Carrie Symonds outside Downing Street on Wednesday However, this…
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