British Royals

Back to business after the Jubilee with a string of Investitures

It was back to work for Prince William after the event-filled Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Duke of Cambridge was at Buckingham Palace for an investiture ceremony on behalf of The Queen.Sir Patrick Vallance, the United Kingdom’s chief scientific adviser, received an upgraded knighthood from the Duke of Cambridge. Previously made a knight in 2019, Vallance was named a Knight Commander of the…
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A Jubilee surprise amidst the pageantry of Trooping the Colour

People in the crowds between Buckingham Palace and Clarence House got a Jubilee surprise when the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall stopped for an unexpected chat following Trooping the Colour.Not long after their balcony appearance on day one of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Charles and Camilla went on an impromptu walkabout to greet some of the hundreds of…
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Charles and Camilla get the ultimate TV accolade: their own version of the EastEnders theme

When the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall appear on the Jubilee episode of BBC One’s EastEnders, they’ll do so with a special accolade: their episode will receive a special Platinum Jubilee version of the theme song.“We felt it was only right that we marked this extremely momentous episode with a fitting tribute – and what better way than to wish Their Royal…
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The Jubilee week - your guide to the spectacular events marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The Platinum Jubilee weekend is just around the corner. The festivities, which were announced almost a year ago, are centred in London and will see the Royal Family lead celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Royal Central guides you through what to expect at this unique event, the only Platinum Jubilee the world has ever seen.June 2 2022Trooping the Colour…
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