Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to be joined by her family as she celebrates her 93rd birthday at Windsor Castle

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21st April 2019
The Queen is being joined by members of her family at Windsor Castle for the celebration of her 93rd birthday. The occasion of the monarch’s birthday coincides with Easter Sunday this year meaning it is a double celebration for The Queen who is Head of the Church of England. Members of The Royal Family have joined Her Majesty in Windsor for the occasion. It is expected that they will attend…
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State & Ceremonial

The Queen appoints the first ever female Clerk Assistant in the House of Commons

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10th April 2019
The Queen has been pleased to formally approve the appointment of Sarah Davies as the new Clerk Assistant in the House of Commons. Ms Davies will become the first woman to permanently hold the position in the role’s 400-year history and will begin her new job later this month. The Queen has approved the appointment of Sarah Davies as Clerk Assistant of the House of Commons. She is the…
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The Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex move to Windsor leaving behind Kensington Palace

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4th April 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have completed their move to Windsor, leaving behind their lives at Kensington Palace. According to ITV News, Harry & Meghan have now moved into Frogmore Cottage in the grounds of Windsor Castle ahead of the birth of their first child later this month. Major refurbishments of the property have been taking place over the past few months, with the royal couple…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The lights go out at Buckingham Palace as The Queen takes part in Earth Hour

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30th March 2019
On Saturday evening, the lights were switched off at Buckingham Palace as The British Royal Family did their bit to support Earth Hour. Buckingham Palace was one of many landmarks across the world to mark the hour, which is all about protecting the planet and helping to reverse global warming. Windsor Castle, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House also took part in the turning off of…
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