The Netherlands

Dutch Princess writes impassioned letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau has co-wrote an impassioned letter to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about a cause close to her heart. The 52-year-old, who is sister-in-law to King Willem-Alexander, wrote to Mr Johnson and other G7 leaders urging for there to be a better approach to HIV and AIDS. The G7 nations are due to meet in the United Kingdom next month. The powerful…
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Queen Elizabeth II

More sadness for The Queen after her dorgi puppy dies aged just five-months

There is fresh heartbreak for The Queen this week following the death of one of her beloved dorgi puppies at the age of just five-months-old. According to The Sun newspaper, the 95-year-old monarch is “devastated” following the death of the puppy who she named Fergus. Fergus was gifted to The Queen earlier this year alongside another dorgi puppy called Muick. It is understood…
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British Royals

Martin Bashir leaves the BBC on health grounds

Martin Bahsir has left the BBC on health grounds. Mr Bashir, who was employed as the BBC’s Religious Editor, conducted the infamous 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales. That interview and the circumstances surrounding how Mr Bashir managed to secure it is now subject to an internal inquiry following a series of allegations. Jonathan Munro, Deputy Director at BBC…
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State & Ceremonial

Who is Black Rod - The Queen's representative in Parliament?

The Lady Usher of the Black Rod is a Royal Household member. She is appointed by the Crown by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Order of the Garter. Black Rod, as she is known, is the Chief Lady Usher to the Sovereign and an officer of the Order of the Garter. The primary duties take place at the Palace of Westminster where she is Serjeant at Arms in attendance upon the Lord…
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