Queen Elizabeth II

When does The Queen leave Sandringham and return to London?

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8th February 2019
The Queen has been at Sandringham House in Norfolk for the best part of two months having departed London for her country retreat in December. But as the Winter season comes to an end and the daylight extends later into the evening, Her Majesty will be preparing to travel back to Buckingham Palace any day now. Leaving Sandringham is always a time tinged with sadness for the Monarch. Not only is…
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British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex's Day in Cumbria

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7th February 2019
You know what it’s like for a royal going about their business. One minute you’re learning to be a barista, the next you’re starting at a wall of silage. That’s just what happened to the Countess of Wessex as she headed to Cumbria for a day of engagements. (Photo: Royal Family Twitter) Sophie spent Wednesday in the county and, as many of us do mid week, started off with…
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Queen Elizabeth II

80% of people living in the UK have only ever known one monarch – Queen Elizabeth II

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6th February 2019
As The Queen begins her 68th year on the throne next week, it is perhaps unsurprising that 80% of UK residents have only ever known one monarch – Elizabeth II. The then Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI. According to the Office for National Statistics, 12 million British residents were alive when King George died and…
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King Charles III

Historic visit to Cuba ahead for Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall

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6th February 2019
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are to undertake a historic visit to the island of Cuba during their Anglo Caribbean tour later this spring. Their Royal Highnesses will be the first members of the Royal Family to visit the communist country located 90 miles from the United States. No previous travel by the royals (or British prime ministers) have taken place as it has been considered…
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