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Dominic Raab will not hold weekly audience with The Queen

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

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

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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The Queen's moving address to the Commonwealth in full

The Queen has delivered a moving and deeply personal address to the citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Speaking to millions of people around the globe, Her Majesty praised this working in the healthcare sector, as well as other key workers battling on through the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen’s Address in full I am speaking to you at what I know is an…
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