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The Queen to write private letter to husband of murdered British MP

Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen will write a private letter to the widower of British MP Jo Cox, who was murdered on Thursday afternoon.. Her Majesty’s letter to the family comes after 41-year-old politician, Jo Cox, MP for Batley and Spen, was fatally shot and stabbed in the street whilst visiting her constituents. Campaigning in the EU referendum has been suspended in the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen at Ascot: 64 years in pictures

In her 64 years as monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has never missed a Royal Ascot meeting. She attends each year, with the public eagerly awaiting what colour outfit she will be dressed in. From her very first Royal Ascot as Queen back in 1952, to her most recent visit in 2015, we take a look back at Her Majesty’s visits to the world-famous race in pictures. 1952 Her Majesty’s first visit…
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State & Ceremonial

Long to rain over us - The Patron's Lunch gets underway, despite the weather

The country’s biggest street party gets underway today on The Mall for The Patron’s Lunch, despite the very British weather. Embed from Getty Images 10,000 guests are expected to descend to the Mall outside of Buckingham Palace, where they will be joined by members of the Royal Family got a picnic commemorating The Queen’s 90th birthday. Each guest attending the Patron’s…
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The Queen attends Trooping the Colour ceremony

The Queen’s Birthday Parade, Trooping the Colour took place today in Central London to mark Her Majesty’s official 90th birthday. Embed from Getty Images Dressed in a lime green coat and matching hat, the 90-year-old monarch took the salute at Horseguards Parade and inspected her guards as she does annually. This year’s parade has added significance though as it takes place during three…
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