Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen is picked up on microphone calling world leaders "irritating" in rare diplomatic intervention

The Queen has been picked up on microphone calling world leaders irritating in regards to climate change. In a candid intervention ahead of next month’s COP26 climate change conference in Scotland, Her Majesty expressed her frustration that the leaders of some of the most polluting countries on the planet may skip the summit. The Queen will attend the COP26 summit, organised by the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen is honoured by the horse racing industry for her "unwavering commitment and patronage of the sport."

The Queen has been inducted into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame – the official Hall of Fame for British Flat racing. The 95-year-old monarch becomes the first entry into the Hall of Fame within the Special Contributor category, having been chosen by an independent panel of industry experts. The recognition comes in honour of Her Majesty’s lifetime of unwavering…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen speaks of her 'deep affection' for Scotland' she is joined by Charles & Camilla to open Scottish Parliament

The Queen has officially opened a new session of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, with the monarch using the occasion to speak of her “deep affection” for the country. Joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, Her Majesty delivered a speech in the debating chamber in the presence of Members of the Scottish Parliament. The Queen’s speech was written ‘in close…
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Prince Andrew to contest US sexual assault lawsuit

The Duke of York is expected to contest a lawsuit in the United States which makes allegations of sexual assault against him. According to the latest court files, Prince Andrew is expected to argue he has not been properly served the papers, and will challenge the jurisdiction of the case. Virginia Giuffre, a woman who alleges she was sexually abused by Prince Andrew, has launched a civil…
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