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Behind the scenes details of the Queen's virtual audiences revealed

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5th December 2020
The Queen took to video link to receive the credentials of three new ambassadors to the UK this week but behind the new technology, some very old traditions remained. The new ambassadors for Hungary, Timor-Leste and Georgia were all welcomed to Buckingham Palace for the audiences and all of them arrived in style. Part of the tradition set for new ambassadors is a carriage ride to the Palace…
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The Queen holds her first ever virtual audience

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4th December 2020
The Queen further embraced the use of technology on Friday as she held audiences remotely for the first time. Her Majesty, who is currently residing at Windsor Castle, received incoming Ambassadors at Buckingham Palace over video link. His Excellency Dr Ferenc Kumin, Hungary’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United Kingdom, appeared remotely alongside his wife as he was received by…
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Devastation for The Queen as one of her last remaining dogs dies

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4th December 2020
The Queen is mourning the loss of one of her beloved dorgis after her canine companion passed away a few weeks ago. Vulcan, one of The Queen’s two remaining dorgis (a dachshund-corgi mix) is thought to have passed away at Windsor Castle, where Her Majesty and Prince Philip have been isolating, of unknown causes. The Queen, who has kept a steady stream of corgi and dorgi companions from her…
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The Scottish titles of the Royal Family

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30th November 2020
The Royal Family has taken to social media to wish everyone a Happy St. Andrew’s Day on November 30th. And while many of the Windsors are known by English titles, several have Scottish honours to their name as well. Here, Royal Central looks at the Scottish titles held by some of its most high profile members. The Prince of Wales has a bumper crop of Scottish titles to his name. The one…
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