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Buckingham Palace accused of subterfuge after flying the Royal Standard at Windsor Castle when The Queen was in hospital

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22nd October 2021
Buckingham Palace has been accused of subterfuge and deceit with commentators claiming that they tried to ‘cover-up’ the fact The Queen was hospitalised this week. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that The Queen had cancelled a visit to Northern Ireland in order to rest following medical advice. Throughout the day and into Thursday, the Royal Household briefed royal reporters that…
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The royal connections of Britain's newest city

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18th October 2021
Southend-on-Sea has the longest reigning Monarch in British history to thank for its move to city status. The Queen has agreed to elevate the iconic seaside resort in honour of Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West, who had long campaigned for it to become a city. Sir…
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BREAKING: The Queen to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to killed MP Sir David Amess

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18th October 2021
The Queen has agreed to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to the constituency’s long-serving MP, Sir Davis Amess. Announcing the news in the House of Commons chamber, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he had spoken to Her Majesty, and that she has agreed to make upgrade the large coastal town to a city. Sir David Amess was killed on Friday afternoon during a meeting…
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The Platinum Jubilee gets shaken and stirred as party plans continue

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16th October 2021
The plans for the Platinum Jubilee are well and truly under way. As well as the massive celebrations set to take over London in June 2022, a host of other events are already in the pipeline as the Royal Family gets ready to mark an anniversary like no other. This week’s update of Jubilee news Trees for the Jubilee The Earl of Wessex became the latest member of the Royal Family to plant a…
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Why do Europe's monarchs receive letters of credentials from new ambassadors?

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10th October 2021
While many monarchical traditions have been lost or evolved throughout the centuries, there are some that still remain in place today. Ambassadors are still given diplomatic papers by their head of state to be presented to the receiving head of state. These letters play an essential role in the ceremony of diplomatic audiences.  Ambassador-designates to the United Kingdom are given two copies…
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