Palaces & Buildings

Historic Royal Palaces announces proposed redundancies after £100 million loss in income

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14th September 2020
Historic Royal Palaces announced on Monday that “with deep regret” the charity has entered into a period of consultation on proposed redundancies. The independent charity manages Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London, Kew Palace, Banqueting House, and Hillsborough Castle. Due to the pandemic, these properties were closed for months and suffered a devastating…
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The Queen's Sandringham estate set to host drive-in films

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8th September 2020
Sandringham Estate, the country retreat used by Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the royal family in Norfolk, will be hosting a series of drive-in films in September. From 25th September, the royal estate will host a selection of films including Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, A Star is Born, and The Greatest Showman. Attendees will be provided with transmitters to allow the…
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History

On This Day in 1997: The Queen addresses the nation following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales

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5th September 2020
At 6pm on September 5 1997, The Queen spoke live to the nation to pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, who died a week earlier in Paris. Her Majesty was placed under considerable pressure to deliver the unprecedented speech following a barrage of criticism directed at the monarch for her behaviour in the days after Diana’s death. The Queen had drawn criticism for staying in…
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September's most memorable royal moments

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1st September 2020
As we begin another month, Royal Central takes a look at some of September’s most memorable royal moments: 1 September 1878: On this day in 1878, Princess Alexandra of Saxe Coburg and Gotha was born in Germany to Prince Alfred, Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. The Princess went on to have three children with her husband Ernst II and died in…
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