Queen Elizabeth II

What would happen to The Queen’s hostage if Her Majesty wasn’t safely returned to Buckingham Palace?

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11th May 2021
On Tuesday, the State Opening of Parliament takes place in London with The Queen travelling to the Palace of Westminster to deliver a speech outlining her government’s agenda for the next parliamentary session. The day is full of historical traditions, from searching the cellars for gunpowder to Black Rod and her big baton. But the strangest tradition of all has to be the taking of a hostage…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Why does The Queen take an MP hostage when she visits the Palace of Westminster?

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10th May 2021
Whenever The Queen visits the Palace of Westminster, she holds a British Member of Parliament hostage at Buckingham Palace awaiting her safe return. An MP is always held captive during the State Opening of Parliament. In the May 2021, that duty falls to Marcus Jones, MP for Nuneaton. But what are the origins of this rather archaic tradition, and indeed what happens to the hostage should…
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The Kents

Prince Michael of Kent accused of misusing his royal status to seek favours from Russian President Putin

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8th May 2021
Prince Michael of Kent has been accused of misusing his royal status to seek favours from Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a joint investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches, Prince Michael was covertly filmed at a business meeting telling prospective clients he could be hired to make business representations to the leaders of Russia. Prince Michael, cousin to…
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UAE

Sheikh Mohammed hoping for Kentucky Derby success amidst a wall of controversy surrounding his kidnapped daughter

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1st May 2021
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is hoping to win America’s most famous horse race on Saturday, but his attempt at racing glory comes alongside a huge amount of controversy. Sheikh Mohammed is one of racing’s most prominent figures, having won most major races including the Epsom Derby and the Ascot Gold Cup. However, the Kentucky Derby has somehow managed to elude His…
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