State & Ceremonial

Terrorists force David Cameron to cut short his stay at Balmoral

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25th September 2013
It may be David Cameron’s time to stay at Balmoral, but he wasn’t there long enough to enjoy The Queen’s full hospitality always extended to the Prime Minister of the day and their family in September. The Queen is currently at Balmoral where the Prime Minister and his family were invited to stay. On Saturday, the Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi was attacked by terrorists possibly…
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Prince Philip to mark historic sailing ship’s farewell voyage back to South Australia

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22nd September 2013
Prince Philip to bid farewell to Australian clipper ship next month. The Duke of Edinburgh, who has been keen on ships and sailing ever since his days as a naval officer, will give the clipper ship, City of Adelaide a royal sendoff next month in Greenwich. The Duke of Edinburgh will see off the ship after it docks next to its well-known sister ship, The Cutty Sark, on the River Thames. The City of…
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Prince Harry to visit Sydney on 5th October

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22nd September 2013
On 5th October, Sydney will welcome more than 40 warships into its harbour along with our very own Prince Harry as the city and the Royal Australian Navy celebrate the International Fleet Review.Prince Harry is expected to receive a hats off three cheers royal salute next…
Palaces & Buildings

Preparing for football fever in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

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21st September 2013
The garden at Buckingham Palace is being prepared for another milestone celebration. It is not a famous garden party hosted by Her Majesty, but a football match complete with a replica of the Wembley pitch. Buckingham Palace’s garden will be converted into a one-day-only football pitch. Next month the two oldest English amateur clubs, Polytechnic FC and Civil Service FC will square off in a…
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Prince Harry spends the night in -35°C Chamber

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19th September 2013
With that Autumn chill coming our way, most are trying to avoid the cold. Prince Harry, however, spent the entire day and night on Monday in a Cold Chamber. Prince Harry, who celebrated his 29th birthday last Sunday, spent time in the cold chamber in preparation for his upcoming trek for charity, the Walking for the Wounded’s South Pole Allied Challenge. The chamber, meant to simulate the…
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