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The Queen receiving government briefings via FaceTime and Skype for the first time

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26th March 2020
The Queen is understood to be receiving government briefings via FaceTime and Skype for the first time in her reign.In an effort to obey the new social distancing guidelines imposed by the government, Her Majesty is getting to grips with modern technology to stay abreast of events.Medical experts are now able to brief Her Majesty directly to her iPad without the need for her to leave the…
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Five stand out moments in The Queen's historic phone call photo

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26th March 2020
It’s a photo for a moment in time and with its own place in the history books. The image of The Queen taking her weekly audience with the Prime Minister by phone is a record of an extraordinary time, and it’s set in very ordinary circumstances. From the cardie to the corgis, from the desk to the dust magnet ornaments, there is plenty to take from this special image. Here are five…
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List of what's been postponed or cancelled in the royal diaries due to COVID-19

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25th March 2020
With things changing by the day and sometimes by the hour, it is hard to keep up with what events are still taking place and what events have been postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Below is a running list of royal events across Europe that have been cancelled or postponed. The list will be constantly updated as more announcements are made from the royal houses.Several…
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Charles and Camilla quarantined in Balmoral Castle following Coronavirus diagnosis

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25th March 2020
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have both been quarantined in their Birkhall home in the Balmoral Castle estate.This follows the news that the heir-to-the-throne has tested positive for coronavirus.Camilla is currently free of COVID-19, however, she has been isolated in the same household as her husband per the government’s guidelines.It is understood that despite…
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