British RoyalsThe Sussexes

State trumpeters will have the 'hardest job in the world' during Royal Wedding

The State trumpeters will have the hardest job in the world as they perform for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, it has been said. The State Fanfare Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry will have to stand in attention for around half an hour. Instrument maker Richard Smith says then “they’ve got to raise their trumpet up to their lips and start playing a note immediately.
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

House of Lords approves plans to allow English and Welsh pubs to stay open longer for Royal Wedding

The House of Lords has confirmed that pubs will stay open longer for the Royal Wedding. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry on 19 May. To mark the special day, pubs in England and Wales will stay open until 1 am, instead of closing at their usual 11 pm on both Friday and Saturday. The Home Office Minister, Baroness Williams of Trafford, told the House of Lords that the hours would be…
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British Royals

The Queen, Charles, William and George to feature on historic coin

The Queen, as well as the Princes Charles, William, and George, will feature on a new £5 coin. The coin will contain their initials and three crowns and is part of the Four Generations of Royalty Collection. This will be the first coin to feature all four Royals. However, they have been featured on a stamp in celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday. The Royal Mint took the decision to…
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International royals

Sultan of Oman rewards National Football team with money and land

The ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has awarded the national football team cash and land to show his thanks for them winning the Arabian Gulf Cup which was held in Kuwait last week. The rewards will be given to the 26 members of the national team. The gifts are not exclusively for the players and will also be distributed to the support staff as well. The Omani News Agency, a state-run…
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