British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Jeremy Corbyn turns down invitation to State Banquet during President Trump's visit

The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, won’t attend the State Banquet held in honour of Donald Trump when the US President visits the UK this June. The Labour leader revealed he has turned down an invitation to the event citing President Trump’s use of  ‘racist and misogynist rhetoric” among his reasons for refusing to attend. The statement from Labour and Mr Corbyn…
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Did the White Queen die of plague?

Her story is amongst the most controversial of all the Queens of England and now a new twist has appeared in the tale of Elizabeth Woodville. An expert at the National Archives in London has found a document suggesting that the consort who revolutionised royalty may have…
British RoyalsFeaturesInsightKing Charles III

New TV show puts spotlight on ancient royal role

A new TV series about Prince Charles is set to air in the UK. ITV has commissioned programmes focusing on his life as Duke of Cornwall. The shows are being made to mark Charles’ 50th year as a working Duke of Cornwall. The title traditionally passes to the eldest son of a monarch on their accession and Charles took on the role on the day his mother became Queen. However his active involvement in…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

BREAKING: State Visit to the UK by President Trump confirmed for June

Buckingham Palace has announced that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, will make a State Visit to the United Kingdom in the first week of June. President Trump, accompanied by the US First Lady Melania Trump, will make their trip between June 3rd and June 5th 2019. The Queen has formally invited the couple to make a State Visit and the Royal Household confirmed on…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Keeping up with Anne: the Princess Royal's week

The Princess Royal, like much of the House of Windsor, is now on an Easter break. We may well see Anne at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor on Sunday as the Queen leads the Royal Family at Easter Sunday service there. In the meantime, here’s a look back at another busy week for the princess  – it’s time to keep up with Anne. This week’s installment starts with some…
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