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Prince Charles set to represent Queen at Nelson Mandela's funeral

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8th December 2013
The Queen will be represented by Prince Charles at the funeral of Nelson Mandela in South Africa, a Royal Central source says. It is reported that Her Majesty made the decision not to fly to South Africa, so will instead pay a tribute to the former South African President at a special service at Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey will be holding a service of thanksgiving for the life of Mr…
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The Queen wins top racing award

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6th December 2013
The Queen has been named as the Owner of the Year by the Racehorse Owners Association, awarded in recognition of her success in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot earlier this year. The Queen has won two awards at the annual ROA Awards. The award was also given to Her Majesty in…
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Royal Family lead tributes to 'leader and great man' Nelson Mandela

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6th December 2013
The British Royal Family have spoke of their sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela, who died at the age of 95 at his home in South Africa on Thursday evening. Her Majesty The Queen explained she was “deeply saddened” to learn of the former South African president’s passing. A statement from Buckingham Palace read: “The Queen was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Nelson…
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Irish President to make historic state visit to the UK

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17th November 2013
Her Majesty The Queen has formally invited the President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, to stay with the her at Windsor Castle next April for a State Visit to the UK. He will become the first Irish head of state to make an official state visit to the United Kingdom. The 72 year old will be the first Irish head of state to make an official state visit to the…
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News of the World exclusive 'came from voicemail from Prince Harry's doctor'

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13th November 2013
An exclusive story published by the former British tabloid the News of the World came directly from a hacked voicemail message that Prince Harry’s aide left for his personal assistant. The Old Bailey has heard how some of Prince Harry’s aides’ phones were repeatedly hacked The Old Bailey heard that the story came from a voicemail message that was hacked by a News of the World…
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