Coronavirus

Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Weymouth becomes the first black Marchioness in British history

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5th April 2020
British fashion model, socialite, and television personality Emma Weymouth has become the new Marchioness of Bath following the death of her father-in-law on Saturday. Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, died over the weekend after testing positive for coronavirus. As such, his eldest son Ceawlin Thynn has succeeded him to the marquessate, with Emma becoming Marchioness. The…
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A first look at The Queen's deeply personal television address to nation

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4th April 2020
The Queen will praise our “quiet good-humoured resolve” in a rare television address on Sunday evening. In her speech, Her Majesty will reflect her personal experience of other difficult times, and will praise NHS staff and key workers. The monarch will say: “I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time. A time of disruption in the life of our country: a…
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The Queen turns Windsor Castle blue in tribute to the UK's healthcare staff and key workers

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2nd April 2020
Windsor Castle was illuminated in blue on Thursday evening as the United Kingdom came to a standstill at 8pm in a mass applause for those working to defeat ongoing epidemic. In what has turned in to a weekly occurrence, at 8pm each Thursday, people gather on their doorsteps, at their windows and on their balconies to clap National Health Service staff and other key workers. To show her…
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The Duchess of Cornwall sends a message to the people of the United Kingdom

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27th March 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has released a message to the people of the United Kingdom, particularly those who do not feel safe at home in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Writing from isolation in Scotland, Her Royal Highness says that she recognises many people may be suffering from domestic abuse, and urges people to get help. Camilla said: “This is a hard time for everyone, as we are…
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