British Royals

Rwanda to host the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting after Malaysia pulls out

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20th April 2018
The leaders of the Commonwealth group of nations have this evening decided to hold the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda after Malaysia pulled out. The next Heads of Government meeting will take place in the African country in 2020 – exact dates have not yet been announced. Malaysia was due to host the summit, however, they pulled out after Prime Minister Najib Razak…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The end of an era? The Queen hosts Commonwealth leaders for what is expected to be the final time

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19th April 2018
The Queen hosted the leaders of the Commonwealth for dinner at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening – the final time she is expected to do so. World leaders from 53 member states of the Commonwealth joined The Royal Family at the banquet as the dignitaries paid tribute to The Queen. It is thought that this is the last Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that Her Majesty will preside…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen officially opens the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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19th April 2018
The Queen has formally opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the ballroom of Buckingham Palace with members of her family and 53 world leaders in attendance. Her Majesty, who turns 92-years-old in a few days time, talked about the importance of stability and continuity going forward, and for the first time publicly lobbied for her son to succeed her as Head of the Commonwealth. It…
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Queen Elizabeth II

OBITUARY: Willow - The Queen's last corgi

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18th April 2018
The Queen’s last remaining corgi, Willow, died this week at the age of 14 after being put to sleep following a cancer-related illness. The fawn coloured dog, who was about to turn 15-years-old, was Her Majesty’s last corgi. The 91-year-old Monarch made the decision to stop breeding dogs a few years ago due to her advancing age. Corgis have been a part of The Queen’s life for…
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