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The Prince of Wales urges governments and businesses to work together on climate change

The Prince of Wales has called on politicians and business leaders to tackle climate change in the same way they have tackled the global pandemic. Speaking at a special meeting at the G7 summit in Cornwall, Prince Charles said ”The global health emergency has shown us what a truly borderless crisis looks like.  Of course, we did not fully see Covid coming.  Yet climate change and…
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British Royals

Trooping the Colour 2021: what to expect

Trooping the Colour takes place in a slimmed down form again this year. The Queen will preside over the traditional parade, which marks the Monarch’s official birthday, at Windsor Castle. Ahead of the June 12th ceremonial, Royal Central outlines what to expect from this…
State & Ceremonial

A hat trick of football stars are awarded honours in the Queen's Birthday list

Three of the biggest names in football have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. There are MBEs for two of the players in the England squad taking part in the Euros which got under way just as the honours were made public. Liverpool star, Jordan Henderson, is recognised for his charity work. During the coronavirus pandemic, he helped set up a fund which raised money for…
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British Royals

US First Lady, Jill Biden, sends special message to Royal Family on difficult day

The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, has sent special words to the Royal Family on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prince Philip. In a tweet, Dr. Biden said ”We are holding the entire Royal Family in our hearts today, and wishing them peace and comfort on what would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday.” The message was sent on June 10th, exactly 100 years…
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Features

York Minster: a rare royal wedding venue

It’s one of the oldest churches in Britain the seat of one of England’s most important clerics yet the famous York Minster is a rare venue for royal weddings. Just two major regal marriages have taken place at this ancient church in almost 1,000 years. The most recent took place sixty years ago. On June 8th 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley there in front of royalty from…
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