Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen praises the work of the 'trusted reliable and vital' journalism industry

The Queen has released a message to mark Journalism Matters Week praising the ‘vital’ work of the news industry. The 94-year-old monarch said that the ongoing global health emergency has shown the importance of the media industry as it provides ‘trusted, reliable sources of information.’ Her Majesty also praised the news industry’s efforts in supporting through…
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The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex takes part in the Virtual London Marathon in support of her patronage

The Countess of Wessex took part in the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday as she joined runners in Windsor Great Park. Her Royal Highness joined Tomas Cardillo-Zallo, a runner who has a learning disability, to run part of his 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon route in support of the UK’s leading learning disability charity Mencap.   Sophie, who has been Patron of…
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Palaces & Buildings

Buckingham Palace cancels all investitures and receptions for the remainder of 2020

Buckingham Palace has announced that all investitures and receptions due to be held in the coming months have been cancelled. These events, which would normally attract heavy footfall, are now unable to go ahead at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle until 2021 at the earliest. Despite there being hopes of investitures being able to go ahead in a socially distanced manner, palace aides have…
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King Charles III

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit Northern Ireland

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Northern Ireland on Wednesday morning to undertake a series of engagements. Charles and Camilla will start the day by thanking nurses and midwives who completed their training early in respond to the global health emergency. Their Royal Highnesses will hear from those in the tourism and culture sector as the industry begins to…
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