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An historic reminder of the 'special relationship' on show as King Charles welcomes Donald Trump to Windsor Castle

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17th September 2025
A message from Queen Victoria to the 15th President of the United States was shown to the 45th and 47th President as Donald Trump made his historic State Visit to the UK. As is traditional on State Visits, items from the Royal Collection that underline the relationship between the two countries involved are shown to guests after lunch at the start of the event. And one of the items was very…
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US State Visit under way with William and Kate first to greet Donald Trump

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17th September 2025
The US State Visit is under way with the Prince and Princess of Wales greeting President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, as they arrived at Windsor. William and Kate met the US leader and First Lady inside the Windsor estate. Donald and Melania Trump had flown in by Marine One from Winfield House in London, where they had spent the night after arriving at Stansted late last night. The…
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Poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II included in funeral of the Duchess of Kent

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16th September 2025
A poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II formed a moving part of the funeral service for The Duchess of Kent. As the Requiem Mass came to an end at Westminster Cathedral, a lone piper walked from the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary, past the coffin in the Nave and along the Centre Aisle of the church playing ”Sleep, Dearie, Sleep’. The same lament was played at Queen Elizabeth…
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Pope Leo's message of condolence on death of Duchess of Kent read at royal funeral

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16th September 2025
The Pope has sent a message of condolence which was read at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Katharine, who died on September 4 at the age of 92, converted to Catholicism in 1994. Pope Leo XIV sent the message to King Charles who was present at the funeral of the Duchess which took place at Westminster Cathedral. The Pope said ‘’ I was saddened to learn of the death of Her Royal…
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