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The King holds meeting with Rachel Reeves at Buckingham Palace ahead of the highly anticipated budget

Buckingham Palace was a fulcrum of political, military and diplomatic activity on Friday morning as the King conducted a series of formal audiences. Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was received by His Majesty in the Palace’s private audience room. The meeting, a regular fixture for senior Cabinet ministers, comes as anticipation builds around the Chancellor’s forthcoming…
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‘They were very sad’: Kate shares emotional update on George, Charlotte and Louis

The Prince and Princess of Wales brought a touch of royal glamour back to the Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday night – but behind the scenes, the Princess revealed a rare glimpse into life at home. Kate disclosed that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were “very sad” to miss the annual show, which this year featured Paddington The Musical, a favourite in the Wales…
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The King entrusts his younger brother, Prince Edward, with a major overseas tour

Prince Edward has arrived in Nigeria to begin a nine-day visit to West Africa, aimed at strengthening the UK’s relationships with both Commonwealth nations and championing the role of young people, education and sport in international cooperation. The Duke of Edinburgh landed in Abuja on Monday, where he will met the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, before…
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The reason why Princess Anne always carries a pen around with her

Princess Anne has long been known for her practical approach to royal engagements, and a recent appearance in Singapore has revealed one of her simplest, yet most effective, habits: she always carries her own pen. The Princess Royal’s precaution came to light during a visit to the Rolls-Royce headquarters at the Seletar campus, where she was invited to sign the visitors’ book. Staff pointed…
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