Palaces & Buildings

Westminster Hall floors damaged after thousands of mourners for Queen Elizabeth II

The historic original floors in London’s Westminster Hall are now showing signs of damage just a couple of months after 250,000 mourners came to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. A House of Lords spokesperson said the Yorkstone floor is seeing some delamination or discolouring of the stone. This often occurs when the outer surface is split into thin layers, and they start…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe back to public duties after extended Covid isolation

Following 12 days in isolation, King Felipe of Spain tested negative for Covid and returned to public duties. On February 21st 2022, Felipe VI carried out his first engagements after his illness, carrying out a series of audiences at Zarzuela Palace, his place of residence.  The first group to be welcomed by the King was the 10th promotion of the Superior Corps of Customs Surveillance, a…
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