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BBC censors Prince Andrew joke from Australian television show because it could offend UK audiences

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13th May 2021
The BBC has censored a joke about the Duke of York in a recently edited Australian television broadcast after deeming it unsuitable to British viewers. It is understood that the BBC cut a joke about Prince Andrew from a recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under which is streaming on the BBC iPlayer. The television series was filmed in Auckland earlier this year and seeks to find New…
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Kate: A Young Queen in Waiting - True Royalty's new documentary focusing on a future queen

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13th May 2021
Exclusive to our partners at True Royalty, a new documentary, “Kate: A Young Queen in Waiting,” is now available for streaming. It focuses on the rise of the Duchess of Cambridge’s popularity and role in the Royal Family featuring never before seen footage of her work during the pandemic. The programme is just over 50 minutes and talks about Kate’s work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William pays tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana who was killed in the line of duty

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12th May 2021
Prince William visited a Metropolitan Police custody suite in Croydon, South London, on Wednesday to pay tribute to hero police officer, Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last year. Ratana served in the police for 30 years after moving to the United Kingdom from New Zealand in 1989. In September 2020, Ratana was shot in the chest while preparing to search a…
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Review: The Last Days of Diana

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12th May 2021
Even over two decades after her death, Diana, Princess of Wales fascinates people to this day. This year, Diana would have turned 60 on 1 July, so many documentaries and programmes are being released to mark the occasion throughout the year. Coming later this month, The…
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What would happen to The Queen’s hostage if Her Majesty wasn’t safely returned to Buckingham Palace?

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11th May 2021
On Tuesday, the State Opening of Parliament takes place in London with The Queen travelling to the Palace of Westminster to deliver a speech outlining her government’s agenda for the next parliamentary session. The day is full of historical traditions, from searching the cellars for gunpowder to Black Rod and her big baton. But the strangest tradition of all has to be the taking of a hostage…
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