Prince Philip

Duke of Edinburgh to spend second night in hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh will spend a second night in hospital Buckingham Palace have announced. The 96-year-old Prince was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday evening after contracting an infection. Buckingham Palace said that Prince Philip’s admission to hospital is a precautionary measure and stems as a result of a pre-existing condition. The Queen’s husband is…
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Prince Philip

Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London after contracting an infection. Buckingham Palace have said that Prince Philip was admitted to hospital last night as a precautionary measure. The 96-year-old Duke is said to be in good spirits but…
Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen takes Conservative MP hostage at Buckingham Palace

The Queen has taken a Conservative Member of Parliament hostage at Buckingham Palace whilst she delivers her speech at the Palace of Westminster. Chris Heaton-Harris, MP for Daventry, is being ‘held captive’ at the Palace and will be released once the Monarch has been safely returned from the State Opening of Parliament. Mr Heaton-Harris arrived at Buckingham Palace before The Queen…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Theresa May cancels the 2018 State Opening of Parliament

Theresa May has reportedly cancelled the 2018 State Opening of Parliament in order to opt for a two-year Parliamentary session instead of the usual one-year session. According to The Telegraph,  the 2017 speech will last the whole two years so that the amount of turbulence with the Brexit and DUP negotiations is reduced. [commentary] Analysis by Charlie Proctor, Royal Central’s…
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The Queen releases a statement to the nation

The Queen has released a statement to the nation on her official 91st birthday, recognising that although it is supposed to be a day of celebration, the nation is very much still in mourning. On Friday The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge visited the scene of the the London tower fire where 30 people died and over 70 are still believed missing. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, The…
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