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Will Queen Elizabeth II be voting in the EU referendum?

“Will Her Majesty the Queen take part in the EU referendum elections?” many people around the globe may asking themselves. Well, first things first, let us briefly discuss why the United Kingdom will hold a referendum election in June  23, 2016. What is a referendum, the European union, and why is the government urges its citizens to come out in large numbers and vote? The noun…
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A lunch fit for a Queen: Inside the Patron's Lunch hamper

When over 10,000 people come together on The Mall to celebrate The Queen 90th birthday this June, there is a fair chance that a lot of them will be hungry. Now, Marks and Spencer has revealed the treats that members of the public can expect to receive in its Patron’s Lunch hamper. The retailer has been tasked with catering for Britain’s largest-ever picnic which will take place on…
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Majority of Australia’s state and territory leaders call for an Australian head of state

Almost all of Australia’s state and territory leaders have called for a new Australian head of state as part of the country’s Republic movement. The proposed plans are to remove The Queen as monarch, and replace her with a new head of state for the country; a move backed by all of the political leaders. The only leader who refused to sign the declaration, which has been prepared by the…
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Princess Anne was 2015's hardest working royal

The Princess Royal was the hardest working royal last year, having conducted 544 engagements, more than any other member of the royal family. Princess Anne, who undertook 456 UK engagements and a further 88 overseas engagements, overtakes Prince Charles as the hardest working royal for the first time in eight years. Later this year, The Queen will be celebrating her 90th birthday, however, she…
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