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Could The Queen rescind King Juan Carlos's membership of the Order of the Garter?

Following the exile of Spain’s former monarch King Juan Carlos, some royal commentators are questioning whether the honours awarded to him by Queen Elizabeth II may be rescinded. As reported in the Daily Mail, Juan Carlos has been honoured both with the Royal Victorian Chain and is also a Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter. However, if Juan Carlos one day returns to Spain, he…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends condolence message to President of Lebanon

The Queen has sent a condolence message to the President of Lebanon following the massive explosion in Beirut that took place yesterday afternoon. In her message, Her Majesty, on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh and herself, said: “Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened by news of the explosion at the Port in Beirut yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and…
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The Duke of Edinburgh to take part in VJ Day commemorations

The Duke of Edinburgh will take part in the UK wide national commemorations planned for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Prince Philip will feature in a special moment focused on the veterans of World War Two as the Royal Family lead events marking the anniversary. The Duke, who is now 99, was on board HMS Whelp in Tokyo Bay in August 1945 when the Japanese surrender was signed. Three quarters…
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Boy's family visits memorial sunflower planted by the Duchess of Cambridge

When the Duchess of Cambridge spoke to the Delf family on a video call during Children’s Hospice Week in June, she promised to plant a sunflower in memory of their son Fraser, who died in January. Days later she delivered on the promise and last week, the family returned to East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Milton to see the flower planted in his honour, now in full bloom. Mum…
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