Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William calls England women’s football squad ahead of semi-final match in Canada

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1st July 2015
With just hours to go before the biggest match in their history, England’s women’s football team received a very special phone call wishing them luck. The Duke of Cambridge, President of the Football Association, spoke to the players as they prepared to challenge for a place in the World Cup final and told them that they were a ‘true inspiration’. The Duke of Cambridge made…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

More details of Princess Charlotte's christening announced

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29th June 2015
As expected, The Queen will attend the christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. The baptism takes place this Sunday, July 5th, at the church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge say they are hugely grateful for the public support they have received following the birth of their second child, Charlotte, in May Wellwishers will also get a chance to…
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Palaces & BuildingsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen may need to find a temporary home as Buckingham Palace requires an overhaul

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25th June 2015
It has been the London based residence of the Monarch since Queen Victoria came to the Throne in 1837 though it is looking ever more likely that Her Majesty The Queen could be forced to move out of Buckingham Palace in order for maintenance work to be carried out. It is expected that the major renovations could cost up to £150m. Buckingham Palace needs major renovation works and The Queen may…
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State & Ceremonial

Palace expenditure remained at £35.7m for last year

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24th June 2015
The Royal Household’s net expenditure (the money spent to fund The Queen’s official duties and maintain the Household) was £35.7m for the year 2014-15, Buckingham Palace say, as the official Sovereign Grant report is released – highlighting how The Queen’s Household has used its fixed public funding in the year. According to officials, a surplus was again run this year…
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