Prince & Princess of Wales

BREAKING: The Duchess of Cambridge to leave hospital with royal baby this evening

The Duchess of Cambridge and her new baby will leave St Mary’s Hospital later this evening it has been announced. The Duke of Cambridge will take Catherine and the baby back to Kensington Palace where they will be in the comfort of their own home. It is expected that the new baby and his parents will pose briefly for the cameras on the steps of the Lindo Wing. Prince George and Princess…
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Palaces & Buildings

Bulletin announcing the birth of the Royal Baby is placed on Buckingham Palace forecourt

The traditional bulletin announcing the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child has been placed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. The framed bulletin was brought out of the Privy Purse Door and was carried across the forecourt where it was placed on the easel. The typewritten note, in its wooden frame, was carried through the Privy Purse door of the Palace…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen makes two new appointments to the Order of the Garter

The Queen has made two appointments to the Order of the Garter on the occasion of St George’s Day. Her Majesty has appointed Dame Mary Fagan to be a Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Viscount Brookeborough to be a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. The order was founded in 1348 by Edward III and is England’s highest honour. There can only be…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen officially starts off the London Marathon for the first time

The Queen officially started off the London Marathon for the first time this morning. The 92-year-old Monarch started the race by pressing a button from Great Windsor Park where Her Majesty is staying for the weekend. At 10:00am, The Queen’s face was broadcast on the big screens at the official start of the marathon in Blackheath, London. Upon the press of a button, she sent around 40,000…
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