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Royal Christmas plans revealed - here's everything we know so far

As the festive season officially kicks into action, the Royal Family’s Christmas plans are coming into focus, with a familiar blend of ceremony, family gatherings and long-standing tradition. While Sandringham remains the emotional heart of royal Christmas, celebrations begin in London before the King makes his annual journey to Norfolk. The first major fixture is the pre-Christmas lunch at…
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British Royals

Police release update on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation

The Metropolitan Police has said it will “take no further action” against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over claims he asked his police protection officer for information on his accuser. The Mail on Sunday alleged that the then-prince Andrew gave the officer Virginia Giuffre’s date of birth and social security number. The allegations published in October date back to February…
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Echoes of Elizabeth II as King Charles speaks candidly to a nation once again seeking reassurance

King Charles III’s televised message on his cancer treatment has drawn inevitable comparison with one of the most memorable broadcasts of his late mother’s reign – Queen Elizabeth II’s address to the nation at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in April 2020. Where the late Queen spoke to a country grappling with lockdowns and public anxiety, the King has chosen to speak from…
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The King movingly credits early diagnosis for his positive recovery

The King has said that early detection was “crucial” in his own cancer treatment, crediting swift diagnosis with allowing doctors to reduce the intensity of his medical regime in the new year. The monarch’s unusually personal disclosure came in a recorded message for Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign, in which he urged millions of Britons to take up screening invitations they may…
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