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“I’m so sorry” - Michael Owen apologises to The Queen after thrilling sporting battle 

Former professional footballer Michael Owen has apologised to The Queen after beating the monarch in a thrilling horse race at Chester. Owen, who is a successful racehorse owner, took on one of The Queen’s horses in a televised race worth over £26,000. Flaming Rib, a three-year-old colt owned by the former England striker, took on Her Majesty’s horse, King’s Lynn, in a five furling…
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British Royals

Special role for Gold State Coach in Platinum Jubilee Pageant

The Gold State Coach, used by The Queen at her Coronation, will take a starring role in this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Her Majesty rode through the streets of London in the coach for her Silver and Golden celebrations in 1977 and 2012 but as she marks 70 years on the throne, the carriage will convey images of her historic reign. As it makes its way through the capital…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Jamaican campaigners criticise cost of Platinum Jubilee visit

Jamaican campaigners are criticising the £42,000 (JMD $8 million) cost of the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge earlier this year. The visit was made as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebration. The campaigning group, Advocates Network submitted a freedom of information request to the Jamaica Prime Minister’s office. In details seen by The Independent…
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British Royals

The Queen to miss Buckingham Palace garden parties in Platinum Jubilee year

The Queen won’t attend the traditional Buckingham Palace garden parties to be held in Platinum Jubilee year. The dates of the parties have been revealed but it’s also been confirmed that other members of the Royal Family will represent The Queen at the celebrations. Thousands will be welcomed to the Palace for the parties. They take place on May 11th, May 18th and May 25th 2022.
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