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Duke of Cambridge launches coronavirus donation appeal with National Emergencies Trust

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19th March 2020
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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Business as usual for The Queen as she holds audience at Buckingham Palace

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18th March 2020
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

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18th March 2020
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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Aides confirm that all royals aged over 70 will follow government advice and isolate if required

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16th March 2020
Aides have confirmed that The Queen, the Prince of Wales and all royals aged over 70 will go into isolation should that be what the government advises. The government is expected to advise all residents of the United Kingdom over the age of 70 to self isolate in their homes for a period of up-to four months. This would include The Queen, the Prince of Wales & the Duchess of…
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