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Royal Ascot: A history of the Royal Meeting which acts as the highlight of The Queen's summer

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15th June 2021
Royal Ascot is a highlight of the royal calendar, and every June, thousands of people including the Royal Family head to the races. It is one of the oldest traditions for the royals, and has carried on throughout the global health crisis. In 2020, the meeting was held without any spectators. For this year’s event, up to 12,000 guests will be allowed to attend each day, as Royal Ascot is taking…
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President Biden invites The Queen to stay at the White House

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13th June 2021
President Biden has invited The Queen to visit the United States of America. On Sunday evening, the President and First Lady enjoyed tea at Windsor Castle where they discussed a variety of topics. When asked by reporters if he had invited The Queen to visit the White House, President Biden replied: “Yes.” The invitation came about after the 95-year-old monarch asked what it was like…
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Disney releases animation to celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 95th birthday - with a tribute to The Queen

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12th June 2021
The Queen celebrated her official birthday on Saturday, 12 June, with a slimmed down Trooping of the Colour. However, she is in good company celebrating her 95th birthday; beloved bear Winnie the Pooh is also celebrating his 95th birthday this year.  Winnie the Pooh will reach its 95th publication anniversary in October 2021. To mark the milestone and the Queen’s birthday, Disney has…
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Trooping the Colour 2021: what to expect

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12th June 2021
Trooping the Colour takes place in a slimmed down form again this year. The Queen will preside over the traditional parade, which marks the Monarch’s official birthday, at Windsor Castle. Ahead of the June 12th ceremonial, Royal Central outlines what to expect from this ancient royal event as it is affected, for a second year, by the coronavirus pandemic. The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade…
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