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The Royal Family's Boxing Day pheasant shoot exempt from Boris Johnson's 'Rule of Six'

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14th September 2020
Christmas dinner may be cancelled this year at Sandringham, but Boxing Day traditions may still be able to go ahead due to a controversial exemption in Boris Johnson’s ‘Rule of Six’. As of Monday September 14, it is illegal for people in England to meet in groups of more than six – both indoors and outdoors. The measures were announced by the Prime Minister in response to…
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The Duchess of Cornwall marks naval anniversary

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14th September 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall visited the HMS ASTUTE on Friday at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde to meet with the commanding officer of the submarine and members of its crew. It was revealed in a statement from the Royal Navy that Camilla’s visit was meant to mark the 10th anniversary of its commissioning into service. On 27 August 2010, the Duchess launched the submarine as its lady sponsor and…
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Wood Farm: The Royal Family's secret home at Sandringham

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12th September 2020
Buckingham Palace announced The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will cut their summer break short in Balmoral to spend time at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk starting on Monday. A palace spokesperson said in a statement: “Subject to the finalisation of the autumn programme, Her Majesty’s intention is to return to Windsor Castle in October and to resume the use of Buckingham…
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Duchess of Cornwall celebrates literacy day with school children

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10th September 2020
Tuesday, the Duchess of Cornwall stepped out for another public engagement, this time, visiting Ivydale Primary School in London to mark International Literacy Day. The Duchess’s visit was to open the school’s new library and launch the National Literacy Trust’s Virtual School Library. Opening Monday, the library will provide primary school children in the UK with a free…
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