State & Ceremonial

Leaked Boris Johnson letter indicates uncertainty over the future leadership of the Commonwealth

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6th February 2020
A leaked letter from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggests that the Commonwealth is facing a period of uncertainty over its leadership as moves are being made against the reelection of the secretary-general. According to the BBC, the Commonwealth heads of governments have rejected calls for Baroness Scotland to be automatically given a second term in office. The leaked Boris Johnson…
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Princess Anne and Family

“Not bloody likely” – The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne

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5th February 2020
On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury. Unfortunately…
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Queen Elizabeth IIThe Yorks

'Very sad' Queen attends church service alongside the Duke of York

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19th January 2020
The Queen attended church at Sandringham on Sunday morning alongside the Duke of York. Prince Andrew has been absent from many family events since his disastrous Newsnight interview last year which ultimately led to him standing down from all royal duties. Last year, The Queen was criticised for attending Church alongside her son the day after Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, with many…
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The Sussexes

Harry and Meghan will no longer use HRH titles as they quit royal life

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18th January 2020
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use their royal titles as they step back as senior royals. The couple will also no longer receive public funds for any royal duties they undertake, and will repay £2.4m of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage. They won’t now formally represent The Queen as they go about their…
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