Palaces & Buildings

Buckingham Palace staff summoned to an important meeting this morning

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24th November 2017
Staff at Buckingham Palace have reportedly been summoned to an important meeting this morning. The news comes as speculation mounts that an engagement announcement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is imminent. Speaking to the Daily Star Online, a source said that a ‘big meeting’ is being held today only fueling speculation further. The source said: “They are set to release…
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrate 70 years of marriage

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20th November 2017
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are today celebrating 70 years of marriage – a momentous occasion as the Monarch marks her Platinum Wedding Anniversary. The 91-year-old monarch and her 96-year-old husband are having a rare day off from work to celebrate the occasion privately. Later today, the couple will host their family for dinner Windsor Castle. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress The Queen first…
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Three stunning new portraits released for The Queen & Prince Philip's Platinum Wedding Anniversary

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19th November 2017
To mark 70 years of marriage, Buckingham Palace has released a series of images depicting The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The photographs were taken by British photographer Matt Holyoak of Camera Press, an independent photo agency. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress In the portraits, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh pose together in front of a platinum-textured backdrop. In one of the photos, Her…
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State & Ceremonial

Meet Sarah Clarke - Her Majesty's first Lady Usher of the Black Rod

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17th November 2017
It has been announced that Sarah Clarke has been appointed as The Queen’s new Lady Usher of the Black Rod – the first woman to hold the position in the job’s 650-year history. Miss Clark will be tasked with leading ceremonial aspects of Parliament, including the State Opening. Other key responsibilities that she will undertake on a daily basis include the organisation and…
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