State & Ceremonial

La Reyne le veult - why are Acts of Parliament confirmed in Norman French rather than English?

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27th April 2017
As part of the prorogation of Parliament, the giving of Royal Assent takes place for bills that have been passed by both houses. This is because prorogation signals the end of all parliamentary business, meaning if a bill isn’t passed into law by this point, it may not be carried on into the next Parliament. Once Black Rod has summoned the House of Commons to the bar of the House of Lords…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen spends her 91st birthday enjoying a day of racing at Newbury

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21st April 2017
A man dressed as a jockey had to be escorted away from the parade ring at Newbury on Friday whilst The Queen was there celebrating her 91st birthday. Embed from Getty Images The man, who is believed to have been on a stag trip, entered the secure parade ring ahead of the 3:05 race – a race in which Her Majesty had a runner. Head of Communications at Newbury Racecourse, Andy Clifton said…
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State & Ceremonial

BREAKING NEWS: Theresa May calls snap UK General Election

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18th April 2017
The Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap General Election for the United Kingdom. Embed from Getty Images 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 leadership following the triggering of Article 50 to leave the European Union. The Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has said that he…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Theresa May called The Queen on Monday to inform her of early General Election

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18th April 2017
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 that they will vote with the government to call an election, thus the motion will pass. Once passed, the Prime Minister will…
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