The Yorks

Regulators investigate Prince Andrew's charity over £350,000 payments to his former private secretary

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10th May 2020
The Duke of York has suffered further embarrassment after his charity was questioned by the Charity Commission for making payments of £350,000 to his former private secretary. According to the Financial Times, the Commission, which is the regulator of non-profit organisations in England and Wales, has intervened over payments made to Amanda Thirsk, lately Prince Andrew’s private…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester send apologies to the Channel Islands over cancelled visit on Liberation Day

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9th May 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have sent their apologies and good wishes to the people of the Channel Islands after their visit to mark Liberation Day was forced to be cancelled. Due to the ongoing public health emergency, it is not possible for Their Royal Highnesses to travel to the Islands to mark the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day. In a letter to islanders, Prince Richard said he…
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Queen Elizabeth II

"Never give up, never despair" - The Queen addresses the nation on VE Day

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8th May 2020
Her Majesty The Queen has addressed the nation to mark VE Day – exactly 75 years after her father, King George VI, delivered a rousing victory speech to Britain and the Empire. “Never give up, never despair” was the key message as Britain marks the 75th anniversary in the midst of a public health emergency. Speaking from in a pre-recorded message from Windsor Castle’s…
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King Charles III

Camilla demonstrates she will make an excellent Queen as she leads the nation in remembrance for the first time

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8th May 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall led the nation in remembrance for the first time on Friday alongside her husband, the Prince of Wales. This was one of the most high profile engagements of Camilla’s royal career so far, with the eyes of the nation on the 72-year-old, as she and Prince Charles paid a moving tribute to the fallen on VE Day. At the Balmoral War Memorial, Her Royal Highness gently…
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