Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen soldiers on through State Opening despite apparent cold

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14th October 2019
The Queen has given her speech at the State Opening of Parliament despite appearing to have the remnants of a heavy cold. The Monarch looked to be breathing more rapidly and heavily as she took her place on the Throne in the House of Lords at the start of the ceremony and was heard to cough before the speech began. Elizabeth II, who is now 93, set out her government’s plans for the coming…
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Two-thirds of people think The Queen should wear the Crown to opening of Parliament

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14th October 2019
Over the weekend, Royal Central polled our readers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter on the topic of The Queen wearing the State Crown at the opening of Parliament today. Two-thirds of our readers voted in favour of The Queen wearing the State Crown as opposed to a dressed-down opening in a hat like was done in 2017. Facebook users who voted in our poll overwhelmingly voting for the Crown…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne carries on working despite Typhoon Hagibis and earthquake battering Japan

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12th October 2019
The Princess Royal is maintaining a full diary during her visit to Japan, despite the country facing its worst storm in over 60 years. Typhoon Hagibis is forecast to arrive in Tokeyo this evening, brining with it 150km/h winds. As 600,000 were being evacuated in preparation of Hagibis, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was also felt in Tokyo. Despite the conditions, Princess Anne has had a busy…
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Earl of Wessex celebrates volunteers who have changed society in Northern Ireland

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11th October 2019
Honouring the work of those making a difference in Northern Ireland was the focus of the Earl of Wessex’s last day in the country Thursday. Starting off the morning, the Earl, who is Royal Colonel of the British Army’s 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) presented eight Long Service and Good Conduct Medals at Thiepval Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army in Northern…
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