State & Ceremonial

White House to announce that Donald Trump will make a State Visit to the UK in June

An announcement of an upcoming State Visit by US President Donald Trump to the UK is expected imminently. According to the BBC’s North America Editor Jon Sopel, the White House will announce in next 48 hours that President Trump will undertake an official State Visit in June. BREAKING: I understand that @WhiteHouse will announce in next 48 hours that @realDonaldTrump will make a state visit…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends her condolences to the people of Sri Lanka

The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the people of Sri Lanka following a series of explosions at churches and hotels on the island nation. At least 207 people have been killed, and 450 have been injured in the attacks which took place on Easter Sunday. In her message to the President of Sir Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, The Queen spoke of her sadness and praised the emergency services in…
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A radiant Queen Elizabeth attends Easter Sunday church service as she celebrates turning 93-years-old

The Queen has attended the traditional Easter Sunday church service in Windsor alongside members of her family. This year’s festivities are particularly special as Her Majesty is also celebrating her 93rd birthday. Her Majesty looked radiant as she arrived at church, dressed in matching duck egg and hat. As she arrived, the 93-year-old Monarch greeted members of her family outside of the church…
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The Queen sends a message of condolence to the German people following Madeira bus crash

The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the German people following a bus crash in Madeira which killed 29 people. All of those who died in the incident were German tourists who were visiting the Portuguese region on their travels. Writing to Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany, The Queen said: “Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened to hear of the coach crash in…
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