State & Ceremonial

The Queen appoints Nigerian born engineer as the new Serjeant at Arms in the House of Commons

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15th October 2019
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment ofUgbana Oyet as Serjeant at Arms in the House of Commons. Mr Oyetreplaces Kamal El-Hajji who retired in July after three and a half years in the post. Speaker John Bercow announced the appointment during Tuesday’s sitting in the Commons. MrOyet becomes Serjeant after serving as Parliament’s Principal Electrical…
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Insight

What would happen to The Queen's hostage if Her Majesty wasn't safely returned to Buckingham Palace?

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13th October 2019
On Monday, the State Opening of Parliament takes place in London with The Queen travelling to the Palace of Westminster to deliver a speech outlining her government’s agenda for the next parliamentary session. The day is full of historical traditions, from searching the cellars for gunpowder to Black Rod and her big baton. But the strangest tradition of all has to be the taking of a…
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Belgium

Belgian Princess arrested in Trafalgar Square

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12th October 2019
Belgian media are reporting that Princess Marie-Esméralda was arrested in London earlier this week for her role in climate change protests. According to Belgium newspaper Le Soir, the Princess was arrested in Trafalgar Square for her role in the Extinction Rebellion…
Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne carries on working despite Typhoon Hagibis and earthquake battering Japan

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12th October 2019
The Princess Royal is maintaining a full diary during her visit to Japan, despite the country facing its worst storm in over 60 years. Typhoon Hagibis is forecast to arrive in Tokeyo this evening, brining with it 150km/h winds. As 600,000 were being evacuated in preparation of Hagibis, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was also felt in Tokyo. Despite the conditions, Princess Anne has had a busy…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry launches highly personal attack on the media saying his wife is "victim of the British tabloid press"

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1st October 2019
The Duke of Sussex has launched a blistering attack on the media over the way they report on his wife, the Duchess, saying he fears “history repeating itself.” In a lengthy statement, Prince Harry announced that he and the Duchess are suing the Mail on Sunday for an infringement of copyright, as well as a breach of the Data Protection Act 2018. The legal action is in relation to…
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