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Prince William presents squad numbers to England's World Cup hopefuls

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15th November 2022
With just days to go until the start of the World Cup, England’s men have been handed their squad numbers by Prince William. The Prince, President of the Football Association, made a surprise visit to St. George’s as the players made final preparations for the tournament which gets under way in Qatar on November 20th 2022. All 26 members of Gareth Southgate’s squad were…
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Inside the Regency Act 1937

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14th November 2022
The Regency Act of 1937 lays out who stands in for a Monarch in a range of situations where they can’t exercise their functions. It came into force in the first year of the reign of King George VI, when his heir was a ten year old princess called Elizabeth. Now, George…
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King Charles takes on another of Prince Philip's roles

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14th November 2022
The King has become Ranger of Windsor Great Park, taking on a role held by his father for seven decades. His Majesty’s decision to take up the post was announced on November 14th 2022, his 74th birthday. The Duke of Edinburgh held the position longer than anyone else in history. The post was first established in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Ranger of Windsor Great Park offers…
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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend Armistice Day Service of Remembrance

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12th November 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester laid a wreath during a special service of Remembrance on Armistice Day. The Duke and Duchess took part in the National Memorial Arboretum’s annual service at the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire. Both bowed their heads in remembrance as thousands took part in the ceremony on the anniversary of the end of World War One. They also stopped at the…
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The royals attending Remembrance events

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10th November 2022
The Royal Family will take part in a series of acts of remembrance in the coming days for those who have given their lives for their country. Queen Camilla is attending the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey where crosses bearing poppies are planted for those who…
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Eggs thrown at King Charles as he takes part in ancient ceremony

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9th November 2022
King Charles III has had eggs thrown at him as he arrived at the gates of York for the traditional ceremony welcoming him to the city. As His Majesty approached Micklegate Bar, where the Monarch always enters York, four eggs were hurled at him by a single protester. The demonstrator was heard to shout that Britain was built on slavery. Police confirmed one person had been arrested. King…
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