State & Ceremonial

Speaker of the House, John Bercow, to block President Trump from addressing UK Parliament

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6th February 2017
Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has said that he strongly opposes the matter of Donald Trump addressing the UK Parliament during his State Visit to the country later this year. Because of the Speaker’s opposition, President Trump will not be able to address Parliament in Westminster Hall, and it is looking unlikely that he will be able to make an address at all. Speaking in the…
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Buckingham Palace express concern that The Queen is being dragged into the Trump State Visit row

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30th January 2017
Buckingham Palace has privately expressed concern with Downing Street that The Queen is inadvertently being dragged into the Donald Trump State Visit controversy. According to The Times, the Palace are unhappy that Her Majesty has been put into a politically explosive situation following the heavy controversy that has arisen. The news comes after Downing Street sais that the Prime Minister…
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It will be The Queen's Sapphire Jubilee in a few days time! How will the monarch be celebrating?

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29th January 2017
February 6th will mark yet another historic milestone for our 90-year-old Monarch. In just a few days time she will celebrate the occasion of her Sapphire Jubilee marking an incredible 65 years on the throne. But how will Britain’s longest serving Monarchy be celebrating the occasion? The answer is quietly and privately as The Queen commemorates the 65th anniversary of her father’s…
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BREAKING NEWS: The Queen invites Donald Trump to the UK for a State Visit

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27th January 2017
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from Her Majesty The Queen to visit the UK later this year for a State Visit. British Prime Minister, Theresa May, confirmed at a press conference that President Trump and the First Lady, Melania Trump, will be travelling to the country later this year. It is likely that the President will stay at Windsor Castle, partly due to major refurbishment works that…
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