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Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II Statues Toppled in Winnipeg, Canada During Protests

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2nd July 2021
Two royal statues in Winnipeg, Manitoba have been torn down by protestors. Protestors participating in a march to raise awareness for atrocities committed against First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples toppled the statues on 1 July. With the discovery of more and more unmarked graves at residential school sites, 1 July was quite different this year. Normally marked by Canada Day celebrations…
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The Queen closes Royal Week in Scotland with focus on environment

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2nd July 2021
To close out Royal Week in Scotland on Thursday, The Queen was joined by The Princess Royal for a visit to The Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. During the visit, The Queen and The Princess spoke to staff and students about their research on how the effects of climate change can be reversed. Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow later this year, The Queen and The Princess heard from academics about the…
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A select gathering witness unveiling of new tribute to Diana

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1st July 2021
It was a poignant moment in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden when the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales was finally unveiled to the public. Along with Princes William and Harry, a small group of other people was chosen to witness the historic occasion, which took place on what would have been her 60th birthday. Representing the Spencer family were Diana’s siblings Lady Jane…
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Prince William and Prince Harry release rare joint statement

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1st July 2021
The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex have released a rare joint statement to mark the unveiling of a statue of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Following the unveiling of the statue, the two brothers reflected on their mother on what would have been her 60th birthday. The brothers said: “Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love…
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