Prince Philip

Prince Philip’s ‘deadly virus’ gaffe continues to haunt him

In the United States of America, no matter what situation occurs, it is said there is always a tweet for every occasion when scrolling through former President Trump’s social media platforms. In the United Kingdom, no matter what situation occurs, there is usually a comment or gaffe made by the Duke of Edinburgh to match the occasion. The ongoing public health emergency is no exception…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen calls US Ambassador a 'gorilla' in banned 1969 'Royal Family' documentary

The Queen jokingly called the United States of America’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom a ‘gorilla’ in the banned 1969 documentary ‘Royal Family’. The footage, which has been locked in the BBC vaults on Her Majesty’s command has mysteriously reemerged this week, having been uploaded to YouTube. In total, the film is 90 minutes long and is entirely innocuous, with perhaps the…
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British Royals

Major staffing changes underway in the Royal Household as some of the most senior aides quit

There are major staffing changes underway in the Royal Household as two senior royal aides quit their positions within a matter of days of each other. Julian Payne, Communications Secretary to the Prince of Wales, is to leave his position after five years in the job. Mr Payne has been widely credited with helping both Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall improve their public popularity…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen issues a rare personal message to one of her favourite radio programmes

The Queen has issued a rare personal message of congratulations to BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour on the occasion of the programme’s 75th anniversary. Her Majesty, who is known to be an avid listener of the show, wished Women’s Hour “continued success in your important work as a friend, guide and advocate to women everywhere.” The Queen’s message came on the day that broadcaster…
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