Former gold medal winning Olympian, Jessica Ennis-Hill, collected her Damehood from the Duke of Cambridge today in a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.
Dame Jessica was named in the 2017 New Year Honours list for her services to athletics.
The 31-year-old retired from the heptathlon last September following the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where she won a silver medal.
Four years earlier, she won…
The Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap General Election for the United Kingdom.
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This means the British people will go to the polls in June to elect a Prime Minister.
Mrs May said that Britain needed certainty, stability and strong…
Downing Street has insisted that the King and Queen of Spain will still visit the United Kingdom for a State Visit from June 6th-8th despite a snap general election taking place at the same time.
According to the Daily Express Royal Correspondent Richard Palmer, Downing…
The annual State Opening of Parliament will likely be delayed until June this year due to the surprise snap general election that will take place in a couple of months time.
The ceremonial event usually takes place in May, however, as Parliament will be dissolved it is not possible to open a Parliament that doesn’t exist.
The Queen will likely open the new Parliamentary session in mid-June…
The Queen was given advanced warning of the early General Election on Monday after the Prime Minister telephoned her to inform the monarch of the news.
On Wednesday, the UK Parliament will vote on whether to call a snap General Election. All political parties have indicated…
Theresa May has announced that she will call a snap General Election for June 8th in which the British public will go the polls and vote for a new government.
The current Prime Minister will stand in the election as leader of the Conservative Party – but there are also…
Theresa May praises Prince Harry after he opens up about his mental health struggles
17th April 2017
The Prime Minister Theresa May has praised Prince Harry after he revealed that he has been struggling with his mental health following the death of his mother 20 years ago.
Mrs May said that the young royal being open about his mental state is a “really important moment” for the country.
Speaking to ITV News, Number 10 said that they back the 32-year-old’s decision to speak…
Prince Harry reveals he has sought counselling to come to terms with his late mother's death
16th April 2017
In an unprecedentedly candid interview, Prince Harry has revealed that he sought counselling in the years after his late mother’s death in order to come to terms with his loss.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Prince Harry said that he underwent two years of…
Judge throws woman out of court who claims she is the daughter of the late Princess Margaret
12th April 2017
A British judge is said to have made history today when he delivered one of the shortest legal rulings to ever to be heard in an English courtroom.
The judge made his four-paragraph ruling concerning the case of Malika Benmusa, a woman who claims that she is the “heir…
Meghan Markle shuts down website as she and Prince Harry’s relationship continues to grow
7th April 2017
Meghan Markle has shut down her personal website as she and Prince Harry’s relationship continues to grow.
The move is being seen by some as a step forward as she distances herself away from blogging and social media.
On her website, which is described as “a hub for the discerning palate – those with a hunger for food, travel, fashion & beauty,” Miss Markle left a message for her…
