Queen Elizabeth II

BREAKING: The Queen appoints "hero" MP Tobias Ellwood to Privy Council following London terror attack

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24th March 2017
The Queen has appointed Tobias Ellwood MP to the Privy Council following his response to the Westminster Terror attack, in which he tried to save the life of PC Keith Palmer. Embed from Getty Images Mr Ellwood’s actions were described as “heroic” as he rushed into danger in an attempt to save the life of PC Keith Palmer, who lost his life in Wednesday’s attack. The…
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King of Belgium phones Queen Elizabeth to express condolences following terror attack

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23rd March 2017
King Philippe of Belgium has phoned Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to express his condolences following the terror attack in London where three innocent people lost their lives. The King told Her Majesty that the thoughts of Belgium are with the people of the United Kingdon, also expressing his best wishes to the victims as to those recovering in hospital. The terror attack on Wednesday occurred…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's trip unaffected following shooting at Paris airport

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18th March 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s trip to France is continuing as planned following the shooting at Orly Airport in Paris. A man was shot dead at the airport on Saturday morning after trying to grab a gun from a soldier. The airport is now on lockdown as authorities investigate whether this is a terrorist incident. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are meeting victims of Jihadi attacks…
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British Royals

Crisis as the host nation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games loses rights to hold games

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13th March 2017
It has been announced that the 2022 Commonwealth Games will no longer take place in South Africa due to severe financial constraints. The host city, which was supposed to be Durban, did not meet the criteria set out by the Commonwealth Games Federation meaning they can no longer hold the games. Durban, which is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, were awarded the Games…
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