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The Royal Family's Christening Traditions

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11th June 2018
In a year filled with royal excitement, minds are already turning to what’s expected to be one of the significant events of the summer, the christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge. The youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, born on 23 April at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, is expected to be baptised before the Royal Family start their summer holidays. And on his special day…
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51-year-old woman arrested after throwing an item towards Trooping the Colour procession

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9th June 2018
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after an item was thrown during the annual Trooping the Colour procession in Central London. The Metropolitan Police said that the woman had been arrested on a public order offence. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “A 51-year-old woman was arrested for a public order offence after an item was thrown towards a procession at the Trooping the…
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The Duke of York rides on horseback for the first time at Trooping the Colour

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9th June 2018
The Duke of York mounted a horse for the first time at this year’s Trooping the Colour parade. Prince Andrew has been undergoing riding lessons ahead of the event where he rode on horseback behind The Queen’s carriage alongside Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Anne. Prince Andrew, who appears to be the only one of Her Majesty’s children who has not inherited a passion for…
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Emma Thompson awarded Damehood

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8th June 2018
The Queen’s Birthday Honours has been announced and the list includes a few recognisable names, Actress Emma Thompson being one of those. The 59-year-old, born in Paddington, London has been a stationary figure in films, not only in the United Kingdom but across the…
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Dame Emma Thompson, Sir Kenny Dalglish and Tom Hardy CBE - The Queen's Birthday Honours revealed

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8th June 2018
Actress Emma Thompson, former footballer Kenny Dalglish and actor Tom Hardy are among the high-profile names who have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Emma Thompson is being bestowed a Damehood for services to drama, and former footballer and manager Kenny Dalglish receives a Knighthood for services to football, charity and the City of Liverpool. Also…
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