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The Countess of Wessex takes on one of Prince Philip's military roles

The Countess of Wessex has been granted an honorary position that her late father-in-law held for half a century, following the Service of Thanksgiving celebrating his life. It has been announced that Sophie will now hold the position of Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The Countess was close to her father-in-law, as well as her mother-in-law. The Queen…
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Milestones of a Monarch: Michelle Obama hugs The Queen

There have been moments of The Queen’s reign that have gone instantly viral, and her first meeting with then-First Lady Michelle Obama in 2009—where the two women were seen hugging—made headlines around the world. Obama was accompanying her husband, US President Barack Obama, to the G20 Summit when she met The Queen for the first time. In her memoir, Becoming, Obama describes the…
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The Queen says personal thank you for moving eulogy at Prince Philip's memorial

The Queen spent several minutes chatting with Doyin Sonibare who gave a moving eulogy at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. Doyin, who has achieved a Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award began the memorial service with a powerful tribute to Prince Philip and the positive impact that the scheme that was one of his life’s passions has had on tens…
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The Queen arrives with Prince Andrew for Prince Philip's memorial service

The Queen has arrived at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip alongside their second son, Prince Andrew. The Duke of York, who was asked to return his royal patronages and military associations earlier this year, accompanied his mother as she entered Westminster Abbey for the service. Andrew walked with her to the front row of seats before The Queen, using a stick, made her own way…
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