Prince Philip

The Queen asks people to donate to charity rather than leaving floral tributes in memory of Prince Philip

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9th April 2021
A statement issued on behalf of The Queen has asked that people do not leave floral tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh outside of Royal Residences, and instead donate to a charity. Hundreds of people have already left bouquets of flowers outside of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, however, there are concerns about mass gathering in light of the ongoing public health emergency. An online…
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Prince Philip

Buckingham Palace and Downing Street finalising arrangements for Prince Philip's 'no fuss' funeral

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9th April 2021
Buckingham Palace and Downing Street are in talks this afternoon to decide on the fine details ahead the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. Although most plans will already be in place, the Royal Household and Number 10 will need to confirm important details, including what type of funeral the Duke will receive. The Duke of Edinburgh always said that he did not want a ‘fuss’ when he dies…
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Saudi Arabia condemns coup attempt in Jordan as former head of Jordanian Royal Household is arrested

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3rd April 2021
The Royal House of Saudi Arabia has condemned an apparent coup attempt against King Abdullah, saying they “stand by” Jordan’s monarch. Around 20 individuals have been attested in Jordan for “security reasons.” Among those arrested is Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, Jordan’s former royal envoy to Saudi Arabia. A Saudi royal spokesperson said: “The Kingdom stands by the sisterly…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen celebrates her second virtual Maundy Thursday with 190 pensioners receiving letter and purse from the monarch

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1st April 2021
The Queen has once again celebrated Maundy Thursday virtually this year due to the ongoing national lockdown. To mark the occasion, Her Majesty has written to this year’s Maundy Recipients who have been recognised by their dioceses for their outstanding contributions to their local church and community life. Each year, the monarch distributes specially-minted coins to pensioners at the…
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