State & Ceremonial

Arise Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Dame Olivia Newton-John & Sir Sam Mendes - 2020 New Year Honours revealed

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27th December 2019
Former Conservative Party Leader Iain Duncan Smith, singer & actress Olivia Newton-John and film director Sam Mendes are among those being recognised by The Queen in the 2020 New Year Honours list. Sir Iain Duncan Smith is being knighted for political and public service. The 65-year-old has been the Member of Parliament for Chingford since 1992 and has held many Cabinet positions, most recently…
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Norway

Tragedy in Norway as Princess Märtha Louise's former husband Ari Behn takes his own life

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25th December 2019
Ari Behn, the former husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and the father of her three children, has died at the age of 47. The Royal Palace confirmed the news in a statement on Christmas Day, saying Mr Behn took his own life. In a statement this evening, King Harald said: “It is with great sadness that the Queen and I have received the message of Ari Behn’s passing. “Ari…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen attends Christmas Day Church Service at Sandringham

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25th December 2019
The Queen was joined by members of her family on Christmas morning at St Mary Magdalene Church for the traditional Christmas Day Service. The Prince of Wales led the family into church on foot, with Her Majesty arriving by car with the Duchess of Cornwall. Also present at the church service were the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, and for the first time, Prince George and Princess…
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Belgium

VIDEO: King Philippe of Belgium talks about injustice, poverty and exclusion in Christmas Eve broadcast

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24th December 2019
The King of Belgium has taken about how we must not remain indifferent to injustice, poverty and exclusion in his annual Christmas Eve broadcast. In his address to the nation, King Philippe said: “We know… the challenges we face: for our society, for the planet. “We keep saying they need to be tackled urgently. And for the most part we also know what the solutions are. The question is…
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