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Boris Johnson's address was the most watched television event since Princess Diana's funeral

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24th March 2020
Boris Johnson’s Prime Ministerial Address to the people of the United Kingdom was the most watched TV event of the millennium so far. More than 27 million people watched the Prime Minister address the nation over the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most watched moments in broadcasting history. Not since the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997 has a TV broadcast attracted more…
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Dominic Raab named as 'Designated Survivor' should the Prime Minister be incapacitated with coronavirus

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22nd March 2020
Dominic Raab has been named as the ‘designated survivor’ of the British government and will fill in for the Prime Minister should he fall ill with coronavirus. Mr Rabb serves as Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, and is also First Secretary of State. The latter role means the 46-year-old is de facto Deputy Prime Minister, and will cover…
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The Queen addresses citizens of the UK and the Commonwealth

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19th March 2020
The Queen has released a message to citizens of the UK and the Commonwealth as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. The Queen’s speech in full “As Philip and I arrive at Windsor today, we know that many individuals and families across the United Kingdom, and around the world, are entering a period of great concern and uncertainty. “We are all being advised to change our…
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The Prince's Palace of Monaco releases statement after Prince Albert tests positive for coronavirus

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19th March 2020
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco has released a statement following the news that Prince Albert has tested positive for coronavirus. The statement stresses that there is no concern for the 62-year-old’s health, and that he will continue to work from home. Statement from The Prince’s Palace in full: “His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was tested at the…
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