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Queen Elizabeth II's first Christmas speech is still poignant and powerful, over 70 years later

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1st December 2025
Queen Elizabeth II made more Christmas broadcasts than any other Monarch but her first was one of the most poignant addresses of her life and reign. The late Queen first spoke to country and Commonwealth on December 25 1952, just ten months after the start of her reign. It was a hard task for Elizabeth who a year earlier had heard her father, King George VI, make the same speech. His unexpected…
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Controversy and embarrassment after 'God Save The King' blunder

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26th November 2025
A women’s Under-19 European qualifier in Bulgaria descended into an unexpected diplomatic embarrassment after God Save the King was played in place of the Republic of Ireland’s national anthem – prompting audible protests and an improvised rescue by the Irish squad. Dave Connell’s side had lined up before their opening match against Sweden, turning dutifully towards the tricolour…
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Buckingham Palace 'in fear’ as insiders worry about a royal 'gone rogue'

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22nd November 2025
Buckingham Palace is increasingly uneasy as Sarah Ferguson weighs a series of lucrative proposals for a televised interview, her first since she lost her courtesy title of Duchess of York. Broadcasters in the United States are understood to have put forward offers in the six-figure range, while interest has also come from networks in the Gulf and the UK. Her team is said to be assessing the…
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Jessie J reveals why she gave the Princess of Wales a huge hug as she talks about their shared experiences

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20th November 2025
Pop star, Jessie J, revealed she felt she had to give the Princess of Wales a huge hug after the two met following this year’s Royal Variety Performance. The singer wrapped her arms around the Princess as they came face to face behind the scenes at the Royal Albert Hall. Jessie J, said she had wanted to reach out to Kate over their shared experiences. In June, the singer was diagnosed…
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