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Prince Andrew's statement in full as he announces he is to step back as a working royal

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20th November 2019
The Duke of York has released a statement announcing that he is to step back from all public duties for the foreseeable future. Prince Andrew’s decision comes in a week where he has received heavy criticism surrounding an interview he gave to BBC Newsnight. Prince Andrew’s statement in full: “It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances…
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Prince Andrew steps down from public duties

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20th November 2019
The Duke of York has stepped down from all public duties for the foreseeable future following heavy criticism of an interview he gave to BBC Newsnight. In a statement, Prince Andrew says that he asked The Queen for permission to step back from public duties, action she…
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The day a royal stag night made headlines round the world

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20th November 2019
On this day, 72 years ago, newspaper readers woke up to the story of a young prince and his friends partying ahead of one of the biggest royal weddings of them all. For on the night before he said ‘I do’ to the future queen, Prince Philip enjoyed a stag night and it was caught on camera. OK, there are no drinking games for you to pore over here. But as he prepared to wed a monarch…
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Historic Royal Palaces to mark 200th anniversary of King George III's death

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20th November 2019
Following a year of commemorations marking the bicentennial of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s births, next year Historic Royal Palaces will commemorate the bicentennial of King George III’s death. Kew Palace, a residence most closely associated with King George III, will unveil a new exhibition on the monarch next spring that outlines his life. “It was here that the young George…
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Charles and Camilla tackle environmental and women's issues on day two in New Zealand

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20th November 2019
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall spent a busy day in New Zealand meeting with government officials, encouraging young businesspeople, speaking about women’s issues, and seeing the impact of plastic on the environment. A traditional Ceremony of Welcome took place on the lawn of Government House to kick off the day. Their Royal Highnesses received a traditional Māori welcome…
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