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Queen Camilla forced to miss important event after becoming ill

The Queen is resting after developing a chest infection and will miss one of the most important events of the year as a result.Her Majesty has had to drop out of several engagements after becoming ill and among them is the Fields of Remembrance service at Westminster Abbey.Queen Camilla has opened the Fields for several years and paid her own tribute at the site where thousands of wooden…
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The secret queen removed from history by a conquering king

She was the long dead widow who was used by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most famous dynasties to disaster before they had even secured the throne. But was she also Queen of England?Eleanor never claimed a crown for herself but as…
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Queen Camilla speaks out on impact of domestic violence as a fear that is felt ''every single day''

The Queen has spoken of the often invisible menace of domestic abuse and of how hard it can be for women to escape violent relationships.In a new programme, to be shown on ITV, Her Majesty talks of how someone can become trapped in a dangerous situation. The Queen said ‘’ You can imagine how terrifying it is for a woman to be stuck with a very violent partner, feeling that fear every…
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King Felipe speaks of devastation as Valencia overwhelmed by floods

The King of Spain has spoken of his shock at the impact of torrential rain and hurricane winds that have hit parts of Spain.King Felipe said he wanted to express his deep sadness and concern after floods devastated areas including Valencia. At least 95 people are now known to have been killed across Spain as a result.The Spanish king was speaking at his first public engagement since the…
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