State & Ceremonial

Terrorists force David Cameron to cut short his stay at Balmoral

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25th September 2013
It may be David Cameron’s time to stay at Balmoral, but he wasn’t there long enough to enjoy The Queen’s full hospitality always extended to the Prime Minister of the day and their family in September. The Queen is currently at Balmoral where the Prime Minister and his family were invited to stay. On Saturday, the Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi was attacked by terrorists possibly…
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HistoryOther

Dame Judi Dench supports a York burial for Richard III

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16th September 2013
Dame Judi Dench is asking for public support for Richard III’s remains to be returned from the University of Leicester in order to be buried in York. Dench, who was born in York and has also portrayed Queen Victoria and Elizabeth I in film, shares somewhat of a kinship, if you will, with the Royal family. Over 30,000 people have signed the online petition calling for the Government to bury…
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Palaces & Buildings

Highgrove Shop sells havens for hedgehogs

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11th September 2013
From hen houses to bee hives, organic preserves to shortbread, the Highgrove Shop sells exclusive products that often reflect the personal interests of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The latest product on offer is an “ethically grown cedar” hedgehog house, which is available in two colours – light blue and dark green, and retails for £95 on the Highgrove online shop.  Inspired by…
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Palaces & Buildings

Man arrested after breaking into Buckingham Palace

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7th September 2013
A man has been arrested at Buckingham Palace on suspicion of burglary, trespass and criminal damage, it is reported today. The man was arrested for the break in on Monday at about 10:20pm. The man was found in one of the State Rooms at the Palace which are currently open to the public during the day. It is reported that a second man was also arrested in connection with the incident, on suspicion…
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