British Royals

The Jubilee tribute to Queen Elizabeth II that has become her first posthumous statue

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12th November 2022
The King has unveiled the first posthumous state of Queen Elizabeth II in York this week, describing it as a tribute to her life of service. King Charles III unveiled a new statue of his mother at York Minster in York. The statue of the late monarch is on the west front of the cathedral, and stands above an area that will soon be named Queen Elizabeth Square.  York Minster stonemason…
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A meeting of two Kings at Buckingham Palace

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12th November 2022
Buckingham Palace was the scene of the meeting of two Kings when, on Thursday, 10 November, King Charles III met King Abdullah II of Jordan.  The Hashemite sovereign was in the UK’s capital for a working visit that earlier in the day saw him also meet His Holiness Pope Francis and Vatican City’s Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. For that meeting, he was joined by Queen…
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie unite for veterans

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12th November 2022
The York Princesses paid tribute to veterans this week with a visit to the Royal British Legions Industries to pay their respects to those who serve. On her official Instagram account, Princess Eugenie wrote: “It was a such an honour to visit @rblicharity with my sister…
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King Charles unveils statue of Elizabeth II at York Minster

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10th November 2022
On November 9, King Charles unveiled a statue of Elizabeth II at York Minster Cathedral. The statue is the first statue of Queen Elizabeth unveiled since her death on September 8, 2022. Made of French lepine limestone, the statue stands at almost 7 feet tall and weighs over 1.1 tonnes. The statue memorialized Her Late Majesty in the robes of the Order of the Garter, wearing the famed…
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The royals attending Remembrance events

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10th November 2022
The Royal Family will take part in a series of acts of remembrance in the coming days for those who have given their lives for their country. Queen Camilla is attending the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey where crosses bearing poppies are planted for those who…
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The Princess of Wales calls for more integration of maternal health support

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10th November 2022
The Princess of Wales has called for better integration between agencies working to support mothers and children. As she visited Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon, the Princess praised the range of help available to women and children there and added ”I think more places like these would be so valuable in communities.” Kate met, mums and babies at the centre which…
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