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A look back at previous State Visits between Denmark and Germany

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5th November 2021
State Visits are the highest expressions of diplomacy. They can be done either to soften sharp edges in diplomatic relations between two nations or to reaffirm the bond already existing and explore new potential areas of cooperation.  The State Visit Queen Margarethe will undertake in a few days to Germany falls into the second category. The two countries share a strong bond that has…
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Charlotte of Wales, the queen Britain missed

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4th November 2021
Princess Charlotte of Wales was the queen that Britain never had, and easily the most popular member of the Royal Family during her lifetime. When she died in childbirth aged just 21, she was deeply mourned by the British public, yet her story is so often consigned to a footnote in history. Princess Charlotte was the only child of the Prince Regent – later King George IV – and his estranged…
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Features

Is there a hidden message in the background of The Queen's latest appearance?

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2nd November 2021
As she delivered her message by video to the COP26 summit in Glasgow, The Queen was seen in one of the splendid rooms of Windsor Castle with the green pastures of that ancient royal domain stretching out behind her. But in the background was perhaps another message. The Queen had, for support, a cushion. No surprise there. She is 95 and on doctors’ orders to rest. None of us expected her to…
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Prince William addresses world leaders at COP26

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2nd November 2021
At the COP26 Climate Summit, the Duke of Cambridge joined Earthshot Prize Winners and finalists in addressing world leaders. The Duke spoke during the Accelerating Clean technology Innovation and Deployment session in one of the plenary rooms at the summit. This…
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The Queen is spotted behind the wheel driving around Windsor as she continues to rest on doctors' orders

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1st November 2021
The Queen has been spotted driving around the Windsor estate as the 95-year-old monarch continues to rest following advice from her doctors. The images of The Queen sitting behind the wheel of her Jaguar Estate will no doubt reassure many Brits that the monarch remains in good spirits, despite having to cancel a number of engagements. Pictured in a floral headscarf and sunglasses, Her…
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