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The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital after cancelling visit to Northern Ireland

Buckingham Palace has revealed that The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital following the cancelation of her visit to Northern Ireland. The 95-year-old monarch was admitted to hospital on Wednesday afternoon for ‘preliminary investigations’. She was discharged at lunchtime on Thursday and ‘remains in good spirits’ at Windsor Castle. Royal sources stress there is no need for…
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Palace sources: The Queen's medical issue is not covid related

Sources close to Buckingham Palace say that The Queen has not cancelled a series of engagements due to coronavirus. The 95-year-old monarch has cancelled a two-day visit to Northern Ireland after being ordered to rest by her doctors. The 95-year-old monarch was “reluctant” to accept the advice according to Buckingham Palace. Sources close to the palace have sought to reassure the…
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The Queen receives a special memento at Ascot Racecourse to mark Her Majesty's lifelong commitment to horse racing

The Queen has received a special memento at Ascot Racecourse to recognise the monarch’s lifetime commitment to horse racing. Sir Francis Brooke, Her Majesty’s representative at Ascot, presented the monarch with the award as part of her induction to British racing’s Hall of Fame. Photo Credit: Ascot Racecourse Earlier this week, the 95-year-old monarch became the first entry into the…
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Mild drama at Nottingham after The Queen’s horse kicks competitor at start of race

There was mild drama at Nottingham Racecourse on Wednesday after The Queen’s horse appeared to kick a competitor at the start of a race. Clear Day, a two-year-old bay colt, was lining up for his first ever race when the inexperienced horse kicked out, hitting one of his rivals. As the horses arrived at the starting stalls, Clear Day struck Moonlight Dawn – a two-year-old gelding also…
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