Palaces & Buildings

Memorable moments in Buckingham Palace’s history

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14th July 2017
Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence and ‘office’ of Great Britain’s sovereigns. In the spotlight for nearly 180 years, the palace is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions and has had its fair share of historic moments. The palace that stands alongside Green Park and overlooking The Mall today started its life in 1703 as Buckingham House – the…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince William to mark 60th anniversary of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

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29th June 2017
As Patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Duke of Cambridge will mark the Flight’s 60th anniversary by attending a reception and air display at Royal Air Force Coningsby on Tuesday 11 July. Formerly of the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force at RAF Valley, Anglesey, Prince William is Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Coningsby and will meet with veterans who flew and worked on RAF…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Prince Harry takes part in crisis simulation

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16th June 2017
Prince Harry was in central London yesterday to open the new extension to the Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House. The extension provides a permanent home for a leadership training centre named after his grandmother, the Royal institute’s patron since 1952. The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs will now be housed on the Stavros Niarchos…
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