Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Committee to decide whether The Queen should strip Harvey Weinstein of his CBE

The Honours Forfeiture Committee is “actively considering” whether to make a recommendation to The Queen which would rescind the disgraced movie producer, Harvey Weinstein, of his CBE. According to the BBC, the committee is looking into the notion of removing the honour. However, only the Monarch herself has the authority to remove somebody of their honour. Mr Weinstein received an…
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The Queen and Prince Philip to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in private

Buckingham Palace has announced that the Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary behind closed doors in private. According to Sky News, the 91-year old Monarch and her 96-year-old husband will celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary privately with their family. The Queen will be treated to a rare day away from work, with no visits or public engagements taking…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Kensington Palace reveal the Duchess of Cambridge's due date

Kensington Palace has taken the unusual step of announcing when the Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth to her third child. Although an exact date hasn’t been revealed, the Palace has announced that the baby is due in April. Because the royal household has said that the Duchess is due to give birth in April with certainty, it is assumed that royal baby number three will be making his…
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State & Ceremonial

The Queen's ousted Private Secretary becomes a Lord and receives his 3rd knighthood

It has been announced that The Queen’s ousted Private Secretary, Sir Christopher Geidt, is to become a Peer of the Realm in the House of Lords. Sir Christopher, who will soon become Lord Geidt, will sit as a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords meaning he will not be aligned to any political party. The appointment has been made by recommendation of the Prime Minister. Also joining the Lords…
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