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The Queen releases message of support for people of Nova Scotia following mass shooting

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21st April 2020
The Queen has written a message of support to the people of Nova Scotia after the small Canadian province suffered an unimaginable tragedy when a gunman killed in excess of 18 people on Saturday and Sunday. The message, sent to the Governor General of Canada and the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, reads: “Prince Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Nova…
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#OnThisDay: Queen Elizabeth II was born

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21st April 2020
Today marks the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty will be celebrating turning 94 at Windsor. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in London on 21 April 1926, the first child of Albert and Elizabeth, then Duke and Duchess of York. When Elizabeth’s uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in December 1936, his brother and Elizabeth’s father became King George VI…
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The Duke of Edinburgh releases rare statement praising Britain's bin men and postal workers

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20th April 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh has released a rare statement praising Britain’s key workers who are keeping the country running in the midst of the ongoing public health emergency. In his message, 98-year-old Prince Philip thanked staff and volunteers, from those working in the medical profession to those collecting rubbish from the streets. In full, the Duke said: “As we approach World…
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The Queen's birthday salute has been cancelled

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18th April 2020
Her Majesty The Queen has requested that there be no gun salute for her birthday next Tuesday. This is the first time the traditional gun salute has been cancelled in her 68-year reign. A palace source stated, “Her Majesty was keen that no special measures were put in place to allow gun salutes as she did not feel it appropriate in the current circumstances.” There are no plans in place…
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