British Royals

The Queen continues with virtual engagements as Prince Philip remains in hospital

The Queen has spoken to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, ahead of the Budget as her string of video and telephone engagements continues. Her Majesty held her traditional pre-Budget audience with the Chancellor on March 2nd 2021. However, the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown meant that the custom had to be carried out by phone rather than in person. The audience came just…
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Prince Philip transferred to a different London hospital due to concerns over a pre-existing heart condition

The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for continuation of treatment for an infection as well as concern over a pre-existing heart condition. Buckingham Palace says that the 99-year-old “remains comfortable and is responding to treatment.” The palace adds that he will not leave St Bartholomew’s until at least the end…
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Prince Philip set to spend second weekend in hospital in what will be his longest ever stay

The Duke of Edinburgh is set to spend a second weekend in the Edward VII Hospital in Central London, with the 99-year-old unlikely to be discharged until next week at the earliest. A Buckingham Palace source told the Daily Mirror: “The Duke of Edinburgh will continue to stay in hospital over the weekend and into next week as he continues to receive treatment for an infection. “He has…
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CHARLIE PROCTOR: The Queen is absolutely right to call out the selfish anti-vaxxers – let’s hope they take notice

This time three months ago I was drawing up a list of celebrities who I was hoping would come out in support of any approved vaccine against Covid-19. My dream list included the likes of Brian Blessed, Sir Elton John, Little Mix and Gemma Collins. All of these people could use their influence to talk sense into those refusing to take the vaccine. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that…
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