Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen could spend Christmas away from Sandringham for the first time in over 30 years

The Queen is facing the prospect of spending the Christmas festivities away from her Sandringham Estate for the first time in over three decades. A Sandringham source told the Daily Mail: “‘We have been told not to expect them back for Christmas.” The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are currently isolating together at Windsor Castle. The 94-year-old and 99-year-old are…
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The Queen 'to step down' next year with Prince Charles set to take over, respected royal biographer claims

Royal expert and biographer Robert Jobson says that he fully expects The Queen to step down when she reaches the age of 95 next year. Speaking to The Royal Beat, available on TrueRoyalty, Mr Jobson said: “I still firmly believe when The Queen becomes 95, that she will step down.” Newsweek Royal Reporter Jack Royston agreed, saying: “I think she won’t want to, but…
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Meet Ella Slack - the woman who has stood in for The Queen as her body double for over three decades

The Queen conducts hundreds of engagements every year and has undertaken tens of thousands in her lifetime – many of which have been televised. So it might not surprise you to learn that many of these engagements are rehearsed in advance of the actual visit to ensure everything runs smootly for the royal party. At rehearsals, one particular lady, pensioner Ella Slack, has been tasked with being…
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Thailand

Thailand bans gatherings of more than five people in an effort to end anti-monarchy protests following The King's return to the country

The Thai government has announced that gathering of more than five are to be banned in an effort to tackle anti-monarchy protests. Whereas many countries in the world are introducing bans on gatherings to tackle the ongoing public health emergency, the Southeast Asian country is cracking down on those campaigning for democracy and less power for King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The ban has been…
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