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The Queen is to deliver a further address to the nation

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 beginning…
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Prince Philip

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

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

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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Coronavirus

Boris Johnson "extremely sick" in intensive care as Dominic Raab becomes 'Caretaker Prime Minister'

Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab, has been appointed de facto ‘Caretaker Prime Minister’ following the news of Boris Johnson’s admission to intensive care. Although the position of ‘Acting Prime Minister’ or ‘Caretaker Prime Minister’ doesn’t exist in the constitution, Mr Raab will fulfil the duties of PM when necessary. A…
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