State & Ceremonial

BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2021: Dame Arlene Phillips, Dame Prue Leith and Roy Hodgson CBE amongst those honoured by The Queen

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11th June 2021
Arlene Phillips, Prue Leith and Roy Hodgson are amongst the famous names who are being recognised in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021. In a year that has seen a pandemic test the strength and resolve of the country, it is unsurprising that almost 23% of recipients are recognised for their services in relation to Covid-19. Restaurateur, chef and television presenter, Prue Leith, leads…
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Disappointment for The Queen as she is set to miss the Epsom Derby for only the fourth time in 75 years

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4th June 2021
The Queen is set to miss the Epsom Derby on Saturday due to government restrictions on raceways which are likely to reduce the monarch’s enjoyment of the day. According to royal sources who have spoken to The Daily Telegraph, The Queen has decided to watch the Derby on television instead because it will not be a “traditional Derby day”. Although the Derby Festival is open…
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The Queen to celebrate 70 years on the throne with a trip to the races to watch the Epsom Derby

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2nd June 2021
The Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee with a trip to Epsom Downs Racecourse to watch the 243rd running of The Derby. National commemorations will take place from June 2 – June 5 next year to mark the occasion of The Queen being on the throne for 70 years. On Saturday 4th June, Her Majesty has reserved the majority of the day so she can attend the Derby at Epsom alongside her…
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The Queen and Royal Family to tour the UK to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee

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2nd June 2021
Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen and The Royal Family are set to begin a year-long tour of the United Kingdom to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth will become the first British monarch to reach such a milestone which marks 70 years of service on the throne. On February 6 1952, the then Princess Elizabeth became Queen aged 25 following the unexpected…
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