State & Ceremonial

Cheers in Parliament as Black Rod takes her place in the House of Lords for the first time

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21st February 2018
The new Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke, has taken her place in the House of Lords for the first time. Miss Clarke, who is the first woman to hold the position of Black Rod, began her first day on the job this Tuesday following the end of Parliament’s February recess. There were cheers from the Lords as Black Rod was introduced to the chamber for the first time. A moment in…
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Prince & Princess of WalesThe EdinburghsThe Yorks

Sophie, Catherine and Beatrice attend fashion reception at Buckingham Palace

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19th February 2018
The Countess of Wessex and the Duchess of Cambridge united on Monday evening to host a fashion reception at Buckingham Palace in the lead up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Their Royal Highnesses hosted the reception on behalf of The Queen during London Fashion Week. Among guests at the reception included Princess Beatrice, Dame Anna Wintour, Caroline Rush, Stella McCartney and…
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Denmark

Danish Royal Family appear outside Amalienborg Palace to thank people for their tributes

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15th February 2018
Members of the Danish Royal Family appeared outside of Amalienborg Palace on Thursday morning to thank people for the tributes left to Prince Henrik. Those who made an appearance in the courtyard just a day after Prince Henrik died were Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary, their children, Prince Joachim and his family. The royals took the opportunity to look at the flowers and messages…
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Other

Prince Henrik’s body leaves Fredensborg Palace

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15th February 2018
Prince Henrik’s body was moved from Fredensborg Palace to Amalienborg on Thursday morning where he will lie overnight. Prince Henrik’s body left Fredensborg. The cortège was followed by The Queen and the Royal Family on it’s way to Amalienborg. #Denmark…
Sweden

King and Queen of Sweden postpone their trip to the Olympics following Prince Henrik's death

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14th February 2018
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have postponed their trip to South Korea following the news of Prince Henrik’s death. The Swedish Royal Court’s press department told Svenskdam that Their Majesties would no longer travel to South Korea to watch the Winter Olympic Games, although it is expected that they will travel there after the funeral. The King and Queen were due to arrive…
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