Features

Lords bill gives new hope to battle for women to inherit titles

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15th May 2014
<![CDATA[As the present parliamentary session drew to a close yesterday one bill of particular interest to those following the long-running debate on woman and the peerage was notably absent. The Equality (titles) bill was introduced to the House of Lords on 13th May last year and sought to allow for the holder of a peerage to petition the Lord Chancellor to allow their title to be inherited…
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State & Ceremonial

Queen prorogues Parliament

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14th May 2014
<![CDATA[Her Majesty The Queen has prorogued the 4th session of Parliament today in preparation for the State Opening of Parliament on 4th June and the speech from the throne on the Government's legislative programme for the final year before the 2015 elections.Lords Commissioners, chosen by Her Majesty to act on her behalf at the prorogation, suspended parliament’s business by…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry rallies support ahead of Invictus Games

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13th May 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Harry has called upon people to rally behind a new international sporting championship for inspirational injured servicemen and women. Harry has been working to bring the Invictus Games to London after seeing members of the British Armed Forces take part in the Warrior Games in the US last year. On Monday, Prince Harry said: "Ultimately, this is about the men and women who…
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FeaturesQueen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty's prime ministers

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12th May 2014
<![CDATA[Milk cost 2p a pint; meat and sugar were still rationed and the average house price was £1891. The year was 1952 and on the 6th February that year, Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, ascended the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. 62…
King Charles III

Prince Charles and Camilla to host Canadian reception ahead of tour

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12th May 2014
<![CDATA[The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will hold a reception for Canadians living and working in the UK prior to their upcoming visit to Canada. The reception will take place in the St James's Palace State Apartments, London.Over 100 Canadians will be in attendance at the reception and will include guests from business, sport, entertainment, charity and the media. The…
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