Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Ukraine's anger at The Queen as she invites Russia's Patriarch to Buckingham Palace

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18th October 2016
Ukraine officials have criticised Her Majesty The Queen for inviting the Head of the Russian Orthadox Church to Buckingham Palace for a historic meeting. The 90-year-old monarch received Patriarch Kirill at Buckingham Palace during his four day visit  to the UK which marks the 300th anniversary of the Russian Orthodox Church’s presence in Britain. The Ukrainian ambassador to the…
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Queen Elizabeth II appoints Theresa May as her 13th Prime Minister

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13th July 2016
The Queen has appointed Theresa May as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during a private audience at Buckingham Palace. Mrs May was summoned to the Palace following David Cameron’s resignation, and was asked whether she could command a government. Theresa May, 59, is now the UK’s second female Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative party. She will be tasked with ensuring the…
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Trooping the Colour: A day in pictures

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11th June 2016
Saturday marked The Queen’s official birthday, Trooping the Colour. To mark the occasion, here are a few of Royal Central’s favourite photos of the day: Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from…
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Tonight's the Knight for Sir Rod Stewart! Queen's Birthday Honours List 2016 revealed

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10th June 2016
Rod Stewart, Tim Peake and Vera Lynn are among the high profile names who have been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Rod Stewart is being bestowed a Knighthood for his services to music and charity after having a career spanning for nearly half a century. Vera Lynn also becomes a Dame Companion of Honour in this year’s list for services to Entertainment and…
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