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Princess Anne, the Wessexes and the Gloucesters keep a packed diary despite the coronavirus outbreak

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15th March 2020
The Earl & Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester all have a busy week of engagements ahead despite the coronavirus outbreak. Prince Edward has seven engagements scheduled for next week, with his wife, Sophie, listed to carry out one further visit. Princess Anne is planning on carrying out five engagements across London. Also keeping busy is the Duke &…
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Prince Philip's 'deadly virus' gaffe

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14th March 2020
In the United States of America, no matter what situation occurs, it is said there is always a tweet for every occasion when scrolling through President Trump’s social media platforms. In the United Kingdom, no matter what situation occurs, there is usually a comment or gaffe made by the Duke of Edinburgh to match the occasion. The current coronavirus outbreak is no exception, with a…
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Republican beats The Queen at Kempton

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14th March 2020
A horse named Republican finished ahead of The Queen’s horse in a race at Kempton Park on Saturday afternoon. Although he didn’t win the race, Republican finished in 6th position in the European Breeders Fund Paddy Power ‘National Hunt’ E.B.F. Novices’ Handicap…
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The Queen cancels future public engagements

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13th March 2020
The Queen has cancelled her future engagements in what Buckingham Palace describes as a “sensible precaution”. A palace spokesperson said: “As a sensible precaution and for practical reasons in the current circumstances, changes are being made to The Queen’s diary commitments in the coming weeks. “In consultation with the Medical Household and Government, Her Majesty’s…
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The new landmark in the Queen's historic reign

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12th March 2020
The Queen has famously said that ‘inevitably a long life can pass many milestones’ and now she has achieved another of her own. Elizabeth II has just become the fourth longest reigning monarch in recorded history. The Queen’s reign has now overtaken that of Pacal I, ruler of the Maya city state of Palenque, who held power for 68 years and 33 days in the 7th century. Elizabeth II passed…
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