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REVEALED: the full list of places applying to be cities for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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23rd December 2021
The final list of contenders for city status to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been revealed with some striking entries. The contest to mark the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s reign is open to British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the first and Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and the Cayman Islands all have areas hoping to win the coveted prize. The…
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British Royals

The Duchess of Cambridge's Christmas message for carol service focuses on acts of kindness

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22nd December 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge has recorded a special message ahead of her Christmas carol service and her focus is on those who need support and the people who have helped their communities through the many challenges of the pandemic. The message was recorded at Westminster Abbey on December 7th 2021, the day before Kate welcomed hundreds of guests for the service. Royal Carols: Together at…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen now likely to mark historic anniversary of her reign at Windsor

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21st December 2021
The Queen will most likely be at Windsor Castle on the day she reaches the 70th anniversary of her reign. It’s just been announced that Her Majesty won’t now travel to Sandringham for Christmas, as a precaution, given that coronavirus infections are on the increase around the UK. And her decision to pass the festive season at Windsor means that, in all probability, she will remain…
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Spain

Is King Juan Carlos on his way back to Spain?

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16th December 2021
The future of King Juan Carlos is again the subject of debate after a major Spanish newspaper reported that he intends to return home for his birthday. Juan Carlos turns 84 on January 5th 2022 andEl Mundois reporting that the former monarch plans to be back in Spain to celebrate. The paper, quoting friends of Juan Carlos, says he intends to spend some time in the country he ruled…
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