Palaces & Buildings

The Queen turns Windsor Castle blue in tribute to the UK's healthcare staff and key workers

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2nd April 2020
Windsor Castle was illuminated in blue on Thursday evening as the United Kingdom came to a standstill at 8pm in a mass applause for those working to defeat ongoing epidemic. In what has turned in to a weekly occurrence, at 8pm each Thursday, people gather on their doorsteps, at their windows and on their balconies to clap National Health Service staff and other key workers. To show her…
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The Duchess of Cornwall sends a message to the people of the United Kingdom

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27th March 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has released a message to the people of the United Kingdom, particularly those who do not feel safe at home in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Writing from isolation in Scotland, Her Royal Highness says that she recognises many people may be suffering from domestic abuse, and urges people to get help. Camilla said: “This is a hard time for everyone, as we…
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BREAKING: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson diagnosed with coronavirus

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27th March 2020
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus. Mr Johnson is to self-isolate in Downing Street while he recovers from the highly infectious COVID-19. Several members of Downing Street staff have also been quarantined – it is not clear if this includes figures such as the Chancellor of the Exchequer or Health Secretary. A Downing Street…
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis clap for the NHS

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26th March 2020
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have joined millions of people across the United Kingdom in a huge round-of-applause for NHS workers. In a video posted to Instagram, the young Cambridge children can be seen clapping in support of doctors, nurses, carers, GPs, pharmacists, volunteers and other NHS staff working to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.           View this…
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