British Royals

The Archbishop of Canterbury leads prayers for The Queen as her health causes concern

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8th September 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury has led prayers for The Queen after doctors said Her Majesty’s health was giving cause for concern. Justin Welby said ”My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England, and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at…
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British Royals

The Queen cancels Privy Council meeting on doctor's advice

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7th September 2022
The Queen has cancelled a planned meeting of the Privy Council on medical advice. Her Majesty had been due to hold a meeting on the evening of September 7th 2022 but, just before it was set to start, Buckingham Palace confirmed doctors had advised rest. Royal officials said ”After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest. This means that…
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Belgium

Why will Belgium's Princess Maria Laura have two weddings?

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7th September 2022
The final countdown is on for the biggest royal wedding in Europe this year and when the big day arrives, the bride and groom will marry not once, but twice. Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and William Isvy wed on September 10th 2022, firstly in a civil ceremony then in a religious wedding, both in the heart of Brussels. And while most of the attention will be on the Catholic ceremony that…
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Features

Balmoral's royal history - from holiday home to political setting

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6th September 2022
Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, is getting a global close up as The Queen appoints the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign at the Scottish residence. Liz Truss accepted Her Majesty’s invitation to form a government in a short meeting at Balmoral, on September 6th 2022, the first time that the appointment of a Prime Minister has taken place at this royal home. And it’s put…
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