CoronavirusKing Charles IIIMonaco

Coronavirus-infected monarch attended event with Prince Charles in London last week

There will be mild concern at Clarence House today following the news that Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for Coronavirus. Prince Albert, who is the first head of state to be diagnosed with COVID-19, only attended an event with the Prince of Wales last week in London, and shared a table over lunch. Prince Charles and Prince Albert both attended WaterAid charity’s Water and…
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Duke of Cambridge launches coronavirus donation appeal with National Emergencies Trust

The Duke of Cambridge launched a special appeal with the National Emergencies Trust in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic currently spreading across the globe. “Whenever and wherever adversity strikes, the people of the U.K. have a unique ability to pull together,” William says in the video clip posted to the Kensington Royal social media accounts on Wednesday afternoon. “The way…
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CoronavirusQueen Elizabeth II

Business as usual for The Queen as she holds audience at Buckingham Palace

It was business as usual for The Queen on Wednesday as she held an audience at Buckingham Palace, before heading to Windsor where she will remain for the foreseeable future. Her Majesty received Captain Angus Essenhigh, the new Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy warship HMS Queen Elizabeth, alongside his predecessor Commodore Steven Moorhouse. As the two naval officers were introduced to…
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The five royals who can carry out the duties of the monarch should The Queen become ill with coronavirus

In many European countries, in the absence of the monarch, another member of The Royal Family becomes regent. In Denmark, for example, when Queen Margrethe is out of the country or is otherwise incapacitated, the Crown Prince often acts as temporary monarch. However, in the United Kingdom, the system is strikingly different. Should the monarch become ill with a short-term illness, two or more…
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