Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Royal Ascot begins

<![CDATA[One of Europe's most famous racing meetings got underway earlier today. Royal Ascot, which is attended by over a quarter of a million people, began with the royal procession along the racecourse. On the first day of the races, Her Majesty The Queen was joined by Prince Harry, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of a Cornwall and the Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princess…
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Prince Philip

At 93, the Duke of Edinburgh is showing no signs of slowing down

<![CDATA[The Duke of Edinburgh turns 93 years old today but even at his grand age, The Queen's husband shows no sign of slowing down just yet. Despite only just arriving back in the UK after the D-Day commemorations in Normandy, Prince Philip has a schedule full of engagements for this week. Yesterday, on the eve of his birthday, the Duke joined The Queen at a reception at Buckingham…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry to attend 50th anniversary premier of Zulu

<![CDATA[It has been announced that Prince Harry will attend the 50th Anniversary Premiere Screening of the film Zulu. 50 years on since it's original showing, the film has been digitally remastered to celebrate the original premiere. Prince Harry will meet a group of people associated with the film as well as charities that the film will benefit: Walking with the Wounded; Sentebale and…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos of Spain to abdicate

<![CDATA[King Juan Carlos I of Spain is set to abdicate after a region spanning over 4 decades, the Spanish Prime Minister has announced. The Spanish PM, Mariano Rajoy, has confirmed that Prince Felipe, Prince of Asturias will now replace his father as monarch once the…
The Sussexes

Prince Harry sends first tweet

<![CDATA[Prince Harry has become the latest member of the royal family to connect with the public via Twitter. The prince sent a message on the micro-blogging website from London's BT Tower on Thursday to coincide with tickets going on sale for the Invictus Games, which he is heavily involved with. The international competition, launched by Harry in March this year, organises special…
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