British RoyalsPalaces & Buildings

Increase in crimes around the royal palaces since the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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13th June 2017
In a new report released by the Metropolitan Police in response to a freedom of information request, statistics reveal that crimes around Buckingham and Kensington Palaces have more than tripled since the royal wedding in 2011. In 2011 just 13 crimes took place within palace grounds and also just outside but the number jumped to 41 in 2016. Scotland Yard has confirmed that: “The vast majority of…
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Will Her Majesty be absent from The Queen's Speech?

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12th June 2017
It has been confirmed that this year’s Queen’s Speech has been delayed by a few days due to the Conservative Party failing to reach an agreement with Northern Ireland’s DUP. If an agreement cannot be made, then it is likely that The Queen’s Speech will not be passed resulting in another General Election. But by delaying the speech, Her Majesty will inevitably have to miss…
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State & Ceremonial

Donald Trump's State Visit to the UK cancelled indefinitely

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11th June 2017
President Donald Trump’s State Visit to the United Kingdom has been cancelled indefinitely at the request of The White House. In a phone call to Theresa May, President Trump expressed that he does not want to visit the UK until the British perception of him has been improved. According to a report in the Guardian, the President is fearful of large-scale protests and would rather visit when…
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State & Ceremonial

BREAKING NEWS: Exit poll suggests there will be a Hung Parliament

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8th June 2017
As voting booths across the United Kingdom close, it can be revealed that no party is expected to command a majority in the House of Commons, meaning there will be a Hung Parliament. The exit poll conducted by the BBC and Sky suggests that Theresa May will lose her majority with Labour gaining seats. However, no party is expected to achieve the minimum 326 seats that The Queen requires for a…
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