State & Ceremonial

Irish President receives ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle

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8th April 2014
<![CDATA[The President of Ireland and his wife have received a full ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle as they begin their formal state visit to the United Kingdom, the first state visit by an Irish head of state to the UK. After the drive from the Irish embassy in London accompanied by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the Presidential couple were greeted at the saluting dais…
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Palaces & Buildings

Queen's Guard steps in during security threat at Palace

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6th April 2014
<![CDATA[A Coldstream Guard who was on duty at Buckingham Palace on Friday was forced to leave his post to intervene in an incident at the North Centre Gate during which a man reportedly tried to gain entry. The report, which comes from The Sun on Sunday describes how the sentry had to intervene when the man’s conduct towards police became increasingly aggressive, having spent 5 minutes…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles tips London cab driver £10 for 'jolly trip'

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3rd April 2014
<![CDATA[The Prince of Wales rode in a London cab today to St Bartholomew the Great to commemorate the awarding of a Royal Charter to the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers. Cab driver John Sheen, who has been driving for 45 years, drove Charles from Clarence House to the St Bartholomew today. This was the third time in his career he has driven the Prince. For his service, Charles…
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Insight

Victoria Arbiter: Living at Kensington Palace

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2nd April 2014
<![CDATA[People often ask me what it was like living at Kensington Palace and, in the past, I’ve responded in a somewhat blasé fashion. However, the passage of time has given me the opportunity to appreciate what a truly unique experience it was. Much as the Royal Family is enjoying the current resurgence in popularity, things do feel rather clinical and perfect of late. By…
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