Palaces & Buildings

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

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23rd April 2018
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

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23rd April 2018
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

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22nd April 2018
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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Who was in the Royal Box for The Queen's birthday concert?

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21st April 2018
Thousands of people attended The Queen’s birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, with millions more tuning in from around the world. But the best seats in the house were reserved for members of one particular family. Here we take a look at who was sat in…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen surprises everyone as she makes an appearance on the Royal Albert Hall stage

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21st April 2018
The Queen surprised the crowd and television audience on Saturday as she made an appearance on the Royal Albert Hall stage following the conclusion of her 92nd birthday party. Her Majesty did not speak but waved to the crowds in thanks for all of the good wishes she has received. She was also presented with a posy of flowers from a young boy called Mason who also celebrates his birthday on today…
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