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The Duchess of Cornwall praises NHS volunteers

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7th April 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has praised volunteers who have signed up to work with the NHS as the UK continues to treat people with COVID-19 and ramps up protections.Over 750,000 people have signed up to volunteer since the NHS Volunteer Responders call was posted. According to the Royal Voluntary Service, these volunteers will complete tasks including “delivering medicines from pharmacies…
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Dominic Raab will not hold weekly audience with The Queen

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7th April 2020
A Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed that Dominic Raab will not be tasked with briefing The Queen in a weekly audience.Mr Raab has been delegated many of the responsibilities of the Prime Minister, however, a weekly meeting with Her Majesty will not be necessary.The Cabinet Secretary and the Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister will be responsible for briefing The Queen…
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The Great Seal of the Realm - a piece of history to savour

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7th April 2020
The Great Seal of the Realm is a piece of history to savour. We don’t get to see it all that often and when it does make an appearance, it more than packs a punch.For this seal is part of a tradition that goes back to before the Norman Conquest and which, for centuries, has symbolised the very power of the Monarch.This is the main seal of the Crown and signifies the Monarch’s…
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24 million people in the UK tune in to watch The Queen's Address to the Commonwealth

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6th April 2020
Around 24 million people tuned in to watch The Queen’s Address to the Commonwealth in the UK on Sunday evening.The true figure of those who watched Her Majesty’s speech will be much higher though, as viewing figures do not take in to account those watching online or overseas.Catch-up services are also not included in the overnight figures.14.06m watched the address on BBC…
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