British Royals

The Queen's first message to the President of Barbados as her rule on the island comes to an end

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30th November 2021
The Queen has sent a message to the new President of Barbardos, Sandra Mason, who has replaced her as Head of State on the independent island. Writing to President Mason and the people of Barbados, Her Majesty said ”on this significant occasion, and your assumption of office as the first President of Barbados, I extend my congratulations to you and all Barbadians.” The…
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Belgian State Visit to Italy postponed over concerns about worsening health situation

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27th November 2021
The State Visit by the King and Queen of the Belgians to Italy, due to take place in a matter of days, has been postponed. The Royal Palace in Brussels said that the visit was being put on hold because of the ”deterioration of the health situation in Belgium and Europe”. Concerns have risen in recent days over a new variant of coronavirus, called omicron, which originated in…
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The Tower of London's moat to blossom into life for the Platinum Jubilee

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23rd November 2021
The moat around the Tower of London will be transformed into a floral field to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. The ancient royal building will be surrounded by millions of flowers in the summer of 2022 as part of celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee. Visitors will be able to walk through the display, called ‘Superbloom’, as it continues to grow and develop…
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Who signed the register at The Queen and Prince Philip's wedding?

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20th November 2021
It was the beginning of a royal chapter which would make history time and time again. Today, The Queen marks its anniversary as a widow for the first time. It will be a poignant day, of sadness and of memories. On November 20th 1947, the ceremony which joined Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip as wife and husband was described by one of the clergy involved as ”in all essentials, exactly…
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