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The Queen carries out first engagements since hospitalisation

The Queen carried out her first engagement since her brief hospitalisation last week, conducting virtual audiences at Windsor Castle. On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth received two new ambassadors from her office at Windsor Castle, with the ambassadors appearing at Buckingham Palace. The Queen received the credentials of His Excellency Gunn Kim, Ambassador of South Korea and His Excellency Markus…
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Princesses on display: Windsor to display pantomime costumes

Starting 25 November and for the first time, visitors to Windsor Castle will have the opportunity to see six rare, surviving costumes worn by the teenage Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret during wartime performances. During the Second World War, Her Majesty The Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) and her sister Princess Margaret would spend much of their time in Windsor safely away from the…
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The Platinum Jubilee countdown takes root with new green scheme

It’s not been the easiest of weeks for the House of Windsor. There was a lot of debate after it was confirmed The Queen had spent a night in hospital just hours after doctors had advised her to rest. It wasn’t just the Monarch’s health that got people talking. Buckingham Palace’s decision to keep the hospital stay private for over 24 hours led to discussions around…
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Buckingham Palace accused of subterfuge after flying the Royal Standard at Windsor Castle when The Queen was in hospital

Buckingham Palace has been accused of subterfuge and deceit with commentators claiming that they tried to ‘cover-up’ the fact The Queen was hospitalised this week. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that The Queen had cancelled a visit to Northern Ireland in order to rest following medical advice. Throughout the day and into Thursday, the Royal Household briefed royal…
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