British Royals

Milestones of a reign: The Queen's address as the pandemic began

The Queen’s historic reign has seen many important moments and some have become milestones, forever associated with Elizabeth II. Among them is a four minute address that has become one of her most famous speeches. On April 5th 2020, The Queen recorded a special broadcast at Windsor Castle as the coronavirus pandemic dominated lives across the world. Britain was just days into its first…
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Camilla praises ballerinas on visit to Royal Academy of Dance

The Duchess of Cornwall visited one of her favourite patronages on Wednesday. She spent the afternoon at the Royal Academy of Dance to mark the opening of their new headquarters in Battersea. Chief Executive Luke Rittner and President Dame Darcey Bussell accompanied Camilla throughout the day. She was made Vice-Patron of the RAD in 2020; The Queen has served as Patron of the RAD since…
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Prince Charles shares prayers with refugees as he visits London support centre

The Prince of Wales shared prayers with refugees as he visited St Luke’s Earls Court to learn how those displaced by conflict are being supported. The HTB Church’s Refugee Programme launched in September 2021 with dozens of volunteers helping to provide essential support. The programme includes English lessons, employment support, medical and dental help and different…
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The day the Kennedys came to Buckingham Palace

The Queen’s historic reign has seen many moments and meetings that have made history. During her seventy year rule, she has seen fourteen Presidents of the United States and the day she entertained one of them at Buckingham Palace has become a milestone in the story of Elizabeth II. On June 5th 1961, The Queen and Prince Philip welcomed President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline…
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