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'Once more a supreme test has to be faced': King George VI's speech on the eve of D-Day

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2nd June 2024
As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to free Europe…
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show spotlights rose that links a princess and a social reformer

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25th May 2024
Take a princess with a passion for helping others and a social reformer determined to make life better for millions and you get a Victorian story that has disappeared into royal history despite featuring the founder of one of the most famous organisations in the world. Now, the strange link between these two women has been brought to light again – in the form of a brand new rose. The…
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Norway

Business as usual for Princess Anne as election forces Royal Family to reconsider agenda

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23rd May 2024
As King Charles juggled his diary for an unexpected meeting with the Prime Minister and Buckingham Palace later confirmed that His Majesty and his family would be cutting back on duties as a general election campaign got under way, one Windsor didn’t get the memo. The Princess Royal was in Norway for an official visit as her brother found himself called upon to dissolve parliament for the…
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British Royals

State Opening of Parliament scheduled for Queen Camilla's birthday

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22nd May 2024
The State Opening of Parliament will take place on the birthday of Queen Camilla. The UK goes to the polls on July 4th 2024 after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, asked Charles III to dissolve parliament and The King gave his assent. It means a new administration should take shape on July 5th 2024 and the new parliament will meet for the first time on July 9th 2024. The State Opening of…
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