British Royals

The Queen sends her best wishes to the Channel Islands on the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day

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9th May 2020
The Queen has sent her best wishes to the Channel Islands on the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day. This year marks the75 years since the Channel Islands were liberatedfrom German occupying forces. In two separate messages to the people of Jersey and Guernsey, Her Majesty praised the good spirit of Islanders on a day that was supposed to be full of celebration. Her…
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Queen Elizabeth II

"Never give up, never despair" - The Queen addresses the nation on VE Day

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8th May 2020
Her Majesty The Queen has addressed the nation to mark VE Day – exactly 75 years after her father, King George VI, delivered a rousing victory speech to Britain and the Empire. “Never give up, never despair” was the key message as Britain marks the 75th anniversary in the midst of a public health emergency. Speaking from in a pre-recorded message from Windsor Castle’s…
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King Charles III

VE Day: Charles and Camilla lead remembrance commemorations as the nation falls silent

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8th May 2020
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have led the nation in remembrance 75-years after Winston Churchill announced the end of the Second World War. Charles and Camilla marked VE Day commemorations from their home in Scotland as the nation fell silent for two minutes of silence. Both the Prince and Duchess laid wreaths at the war memorial outside of their home with just a lone…
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King Charles III

The Prince of Wales to lead nation in VE Day remembrance

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7th May 2020
The Prince of Wales will be at the forefront of the first royal tributes on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Prince Charles, joined by the Duchess of Cornwall, will lead a nationwide two minute silence from his home in Scotland. The tribute will take place at 11am on Friday, May 8th 2020 with millions around Britain expected to join in to remember all those who lost their lives during World War…
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