King Charles III

The Duchess of Cornwall opens the Field of Remembrance at poignant ceremony

The Duchess of Cornwall has officially opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster. For the first time in its 92 year history, the annual act of commemoration will be closed to the public making this November’s unveiling even more poignant. The Field of Remembrance is a way for everyone to remember those who gave their lives in service of their country and traditionally opens on the…
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How does the phrase ''God Save The Queen'' link Donald Trump and Joe Biden?

It is not often American politicians say “God save the Queen”. This was exactly what happened when Joe Biden certified the election of Donald Trump as President in January 2017. While the applause rang out in the Senate chamber, he quietly said: “God save the Queen”. The incident received some attention in the British and American media in 2017, but due to all the…
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British Royals

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to spend lockdown at Windsor

The Duke of Edinburgh has returned to Windsor Castle from Sandringham, just days before a new period of lockdown is set to begin in England. Prince Philip, who is 99, had been living at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in recent weeks while the Queen returned to royal duties, basing herself at Windsor. Her Majesty travelled to Norfolk in the last days of October to see her husband and the…
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Lady Elizabeth Shakerley, Queen's cousin and party planner, has died at the age of 79

Lady Elizabeth Shakerley, the Queen’s first cousin once removed and her party planner, has died at the age of 79. They were said to be great friends, as well. Lady Elizabeth began party planning for The Queen around 1960, and most notably, she planned The Queen’s 80th birthday party and the reception for foreign royals before the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. She…
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