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King Michael of Romania too ill to attend the funeral of his wife, Queen Anne

Romania’s former King Michael will miss the funeral of his wife, Queen Anne, this week due to ill health. Romania’s Royal House announced the news following the death of The Queen last week, who was married to Michael for 68 years. King Michael, who is currently in hospital in Switzerland, has been advised by medics not to travel to Romania on August 13th for the funeral. Queen Anne…
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State & Ceremonial

David Cameron's Resignation Honours revealed in full

At the request of the former Prime Minister David Cameron, The Queen will bestow honours to 46 individuals who are named on his controversial resignations honours list. The Prime Minister’s Resignation Honours are granted by Her Majesty the Queen at the request of an outgoing Prime Minister. People who will receive an honour include Cabinet Ministers, Downing Street Staff and politicians. The…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Queen Elizabeth II appoints Theresa May as her 13th Prime Minister

The Queen has appointed Theresa May as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during a private audience at Buckingham Palace. Mrs May was summoned to the Palace following David Cameron’s resignation, and was asked whether she could command a government. Theresa May, 59, is now the UK’s second female Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative party. She will be tasked with ensuring the…
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David Cameron to stand down as Prime Minister

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has announced his resignation after six years in office following the the UK voting to leave the European Union. Mr Cameron says that he will stay in the role for three more months until October when his successor…
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's horse wins at Royal Ascot

The Queen’s horse, Dartmouth, won the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday, the first time Her Majesty has won a race at Ascot in three years. Embed from Getty Images Her Majesty’s horse entered the race at 10-1 and won in The Queen’s colours, ridden by Olivier Peslier and trained by Sir Michael Stoute. There was drama though at the end of the race after a stewards…
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