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The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Godmother of a newly built cruise ship

The Duchess of Cornwall has been named as the Godmother of a newly built Saga boutique cruise ship, the Spirit of Discovery. The naming ceremony will take place in Dover next month in Camilla’s presence. Spirit of Discovery will be the first cruise ship to be named at the Port of Dover for over a decade, and the first to be docked at Dover Western Docks following the £250m redevelopment of…
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Questions as US Ambassador to the UK appears to use mobile phone during the Queen's D-Day speech

The US ambassador to the UK has faced criticism after he appeared to film the Queen during her speech at D-Day commemorations at Portsmouth today. Woody Johnson, who was sitting behind the Queen, was seen holding his mobile phone up throughout the short address which took place in front of world leaders. Ambassador Johnson hasn’t commented on his actions. However, there has been some criticism…
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The Queen: 'on behalf of the whole free world, thank you'

The Queen has paid tribute to the strength of those who fought on D-Day, 75 years ago, as she was joined by US President Donald Trump at commemorations marking the anniversary of the Normandy landings. President Trump was at the Queen’s side as she stood to deliver a heartfelt and emotional speech to veterans and families gathered in Portsmouth. ”When I attended the commemoration of…
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Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend dinner with the Trumps at Winfield House

Last night, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were guests of honour at the US Ambassador’s residence, Winfield House, for a black-tie dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Their Royal Highnesses attended on behalf of Her Majesty. The dinner was a much smaller affair than the previous evening’s state banquet as this gathering only had 60 people…
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