British Royals

The five puddings vying to be 'fit for The Queen' revealed in final stage of Platinum Jubilee contest

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4th May 2022
The five finalists in the Platinum Pudding competition for the Jubilee have been revealed. The last five will bake off against one another for the cooking crown and the ultimate accolade, having their recipe shared around the country for millions to make to mark the Jubilee celebrations. The Platinum Pudding contests is looking for a sweet treat fit for The Queen and the winner will be…
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The Queen's discreet actions to protect her cousin, the Duke of Kent, revealed

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3rd May 2022
The Queen personally intervened to ensure the safety of her cousin, the Duke of Kent, after information came to light that the IRA was planning to kidnap him. The Duke had been posted to Northern Ireland with the Royal Scots Greys in 1971. However, the former Northern Irish Prime Minister, Terence O’Neill, had information that the IRA planned to kidnap the Duke if he entered Belfast. He…
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Disappointment for The Queen as her horse is set to miss The Derby 

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3rd May 2022
The Queen’s Derby hopeful, Reach For The Moon, will miss the showpiece event at Epsom next month after suffering from a setback. Reach For The Moon was fancied by many to a horse who could reward the monarch with one of sport’s biggest prizes. Before his withdrawal was announced, the horse was fancied by punters as a 7-1 shot at winning the race. The Derby is the one major race…
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A Platinum Prom for the Jubilee

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1st May 2022
Canterbury Cathedral will celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a special prom in the lead-up to Platinum Jubilee Weekend. On 28 May, the Central Band of the Royal British Legion will perform at the Canterbury Cathedral for the first time in a decade in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A mixture of royal music, classical music and contemporary music will be performed. The…
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