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The Royal Household publishes new social media guidelines

The Royal Household has published new social media guidelines which ask all users who interact with their channels to act with “courtesy, kindness and respect.” According to the statement, they ask anybody “engaging with our social media channels shows courtesy, kindness and respect for all other members of our social media communities.” Users who do not abide by the new…
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Japan

New titles for the Japanese Emperor and Empress are revealed

The Imperial Household of Japan has announced what the new titles will be of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko following the Emperor’s abdication in April. On April 30th, His Imperial Majesty will be called Emperor Emeritus. His wife, Empress Michiko will become the Empress Emerita. The Taiirei Seiden no Gi abdication ceremony will take place at 5:00 pm on April 30th, an acknowledgement of…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen visits Wellington Barracks to recognise & commemorate Army Chaplains

The Queen visited Wellington Barracks on Friday morning to recognise and commemorate the sacrifices made and services given by Army Chaplains in conflicts past and present. Her Majesty’s visit coincides with the centenary of the granting by King George V of the prefix ‘Royal’ to The Royal Army Chaplains’ Department (RAChD). Formed in 1796, RAChD has ministered to soldiers & their…
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Prince Philip

Prince Philip reacts to the news that he will not be prosecuted over Sandringham car crash

The Duke of Edinburgh has reacted to the new that he will not face prosecution over the Sandringham Car Crash last month, with a Buckingham Palace spokesperson saying he “respects” the decision. The Crown Prosecution Service revealed that it is not within the public interest to prosecute the 97-year-old in relation to the incident. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Prince Philip…
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