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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State & Ceremonial

BREAKING: New Year Honours List 2022 revealed - Dame Joanna Lumley and Dame Vanessa Redgrave amongst recipients

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31st December 2021
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave are amongst the famous faces honoured by The Queen in the 2022 New Year Honours. Lumney and Redgrave both receive Damehoods – Dame Joanna for services to drama, entertainment and to charitable causes, and Dame Vanessa for services to drama. The scientific community have been heavily recognised in the 2022 list, with some of the most…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima tackle cyberbullying and praise special relationship on State Visit to Norway

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11th November 2021
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima had a second busy day of engagements in Norway this week as Their Majesties continue their state visit to the country. While the first day of the visit was more focused on the official events, the second and third days are often utilised so the visiting Head of State is able to fit engagements in areas that concern the purpose of the visit. The…
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State & Ceremonial

A sense of normality - Changing of the Guard takes place for the first time in 17 months

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23rd July 2021
On Thursday, for the first time since March 2020, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards performed the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle. The ceremony marks the moment when soldiers who are currently on duty, the Old Guard, exchange places with the New Guard. [getty src=”1234111567″ width=”594″ height=”372″ tld=”com”] The Household Division…
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