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Staff at Buckingham Palace summoned for second important meeting this afternoon

Staff at Buckingham Palace have been recalled for a meeting this afternoon – the second meeting of importance today. According to the Daily Star Online, staff have been summoned to a meeting where an announcement of some nature will be made. A staff gathering also took place this morning regarding The Queen as she plans to spend more time at Windsor Castle as opposed to Buckingham Palace. It…
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Friends & family of The Queen & Duke of Edinburgh attend Platinum Anniversary celebrations

Around 140 guests attended dinner at Windsor Castle on Monday evening in celebration of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s 70th wedding anniversary. Hosted by Her Majesty and Prince Philip, family and friends of the couple attended the private celebrations at the castle for the Platinum Anniversary. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress Among the guests were the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and…
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The Queen honours the Duke of Edinburgh for his services to the Sovereign

The Queen has been pleased to honour her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, for his services to the Sovereign. Her Majesty has appointed Prince Philip to be a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO). Matt Holyoak/CameraPress The Duke’s appointment to the Royal Victorian Order comes on the day when he and The Queen are celebrating 70 years of marriage. Unlike most honours…
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New portrait of The Queen and Prince Philip released for their platinum wedding anniversary

A new portrait featuring The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has been released to mark the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Monday. The stunning new photograph was taken by British photographer Matt Holyoak of Camera Press, an independent photo agency. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress The portrait was taken a couple of weeks ago in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty is…
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