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Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed donates 60 tonnes of personal protective equipment for the UK

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30th April 2020
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has purchased 60 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the United Kingdom’s National Healthcare Service. The 70-year-old ruler of Dubai donated the much-needed PPE for use in the NHS. The first of several planes containing the cargo landed at Heathrow Airport on Thursday afternoon, with more planes expected. The equipment, which…
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FeaturesQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen is to deliver a further address to the nation

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29th April 2020
The Queen is to deliver an address to the nation early next month – the second such speech to be delivered within the space of a few weeks. Her Majesty will speak to the UK about VE Day as she leads the nation in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the occasion. This will be the 94-year-old monarch’s second televised message to the nation this year, having delivered at the…
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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh releases rare statement praising Britain's bin men and postal workers

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20th April 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh has released a rare statement praising Britain’s key workers who are keeping the country running in the midst of the ongoing public health emergency. In his message, 98-year-old Prince Philip thanked staff and volunteers, from those working in the medical profession to those collecting rubbish from the streets. In full, the Duke said: “As we approach World…
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British RoyalsCoronavirus

Prince Charles and Prince William join The Queen in sending their regards to Boris Johnson

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7th April 2020
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge have both sent messages of support to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he battles coronavirus in an Intensive Care Unit. Prince Charles sent a private message to the Prime Minister on Tuesday morning. The message, sent on behalf of himself and the Duchess of Cornwall, wished Mr Johnson a speedy recovery. The Duke of Cambridge also sent his…
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