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Why Lilibet's christening raises an interesting constitutional question

It’s a typo that might have had constitutional consequences. As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that their daughter had been christened, they said the ceremony had been overseen by the Archbishop of Los Angeles. There was only one problem with that. The Archbishop of Los Angeles is a Catholic and had he baptised Lilibet there is a very good chance she’d no longer be seventh in…
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Questions raised about who can act as regent by Windsor house moves

It’s all change on the Windsor estate as the keys to royal residences change hands. The Duke of York is reported to be on his way out of Royal Lodge while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed that they have been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage. And that move could have wider implications for, once they leave, Prince Harry has no official residence in the UK. The Regency Act of…
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The Coronation year royal babies

There’s much debate about the roles that the grandchildren of King Charles III and Queen Camilla might play at their Coronation which takes place on May 6th 2023. A quick delve into the history books shows that very few kings and queens have been grandparents at the time they were crowned. But those that were often found themselves welcoming new grandchildren in the same year as their…
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Final chance to enter ballot for tickets to the Coronation Concert

There are just hours left to enter the ballot for two tickets for the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. The musical evening, on May 7th 2023, is part of the three day celebration that will unfold as King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned. All entries for the ballot have to be received by 23.59 on February 28th 2023. The applications can only be made online – the page for…
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