British Royals

Princess Charlotte cheers on swimmers as she joins Royal Family at Commonwealth Games

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2nd August 2022
Princess Charlotte has been enjoying the latest swimming heats at the Commonwealth Games as she headed to Birmingham with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Cambridges took their seats poolside at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre on August 2nd 2022 at the start of a day at the Games. Also watching were the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their two children, Lady Louise…
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The Queen's Baton gets the Commonwealth Games party started as it reaches Birmingham

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28th July 2022
The Queen’s Baton is in Birmingham where the Commonwealth Games are about to begin. The baton was brought into the host city by one of its most famous sons, Sir Lenny Henry, who held it aloft as he ran into Victoria Square on July 27th 2022, less than 24 hours before the Games were set to start. On the day that one of the world’s biggest sporting events commences in Birmingham…
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Ten years on from the moment The Queen parachuted into royal history

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27th July 2022
It was a moment that took the world by surprise and it’s now a decade old. It’s exactly ten years since The Queen took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics opening ceremonies of all time. On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was lined up with tens of thousands in…
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The Pope sends a special message to The Queen

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25th July 2022
Pope Francis has sent his best wishes to The Queen as he observed a tradition thousands of feet over London. Whenever the Pontiff flies over a country, he issues a special message to the Head of State of that nation. As he made his way to Canada, his route took him into British airspace. And so the Pope sent a statement to The Queen from the papal plane. Addressed to ”Her Majesty…
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