State & Ceremonial

The Queen often mistakes Vladimir Putin with veteran journalist Andrew Marr 

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26th February 2022
Veteran journalist and television presenter Andrew Marr once revealed that The Queen often mistakes the Russian President Vladimir Putin for himself. Speaking at a Royal Television Society event a few years ago, Mr Marr said that Her Majesty constantly has to remind herself that she is talking to a world leader, not “that chap from the BBC”. He said that during a State Visit: “She and…
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Palaces & BuildingsThe Yorks

Northern Ireland's Parliament to no longer fly flag for Prince Andrew's birthday

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11th February 2022
Northern Ireland’s Parliament will no longer fly a flag in honour of Prince Andrew’s birthday on 19 February. The union flag was set to be flown at Stormont next week to mark Andrew’s 62nd birthday. Instead, the flag will be flown on 1 July to mark the Battle of the Somme anniversary. During the World War I battle in 1916, British and French forces launched a frontal attack against an…
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British RoyalsHistoryInterestsPalaces & BuildingsQueen Elizabeth II

The Tower of London's Platinum Jubilee preparations take root as the big day approaches

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4th February 2022
The Tower of London is undergoing some serious changes ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, with landscaping work underway.  Historic Royal Palaces will be making permanent changes to the moat at the Tower of London. “Superbloom” will see over 20 million wildflower seeds sown in the moat to create a spectacular display of flowers in the heart of…
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HistoryPalaces & Buildings

The royal connection to London's Foundling Hospital

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21st January 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked their first official engagement of 2022 at the Foundling Museum, which highlights and tells the story of the 18th-century Foundling Hospital, the U.K.’s first children’s charity. With the Duchess now patron of the museum, Royal Central is taking a look at its royal connection that dates back centuries. Founded by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas…
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