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Will The Queen make Prince Charles Prince Regent when she turns 95?

It has been reported that The Queen has implied she would consider making her son, Prince Charles, Prince Regent once she reaches the age of 95. In his column for the London Evening Standard, royal commentator Robert Jobson says that Her Majesty has “has hinted that she would consider a Prince Charles Regency at 95.” So, could this happen? Is it possible for The Queen to hand over her…
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William and Harry will not comment on the airing of Diana tapes

Princes Harry and Wiliam have refused to comment on the controversial Diana tapes that have been published in a Channel 4 documentary. Kensington Palace spokesman, Jason Knauf, speaking on behalf of Diana’s sons has made it clear that they do not plan to comment on the film. He added that no would be authorising any “friends” to speak out against the documentary. A senior source…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge appoints a new Private Secretary

The Duchess of Cambridge has appointed Catherine Quinn to be her new Private Secretary, replacing Rebecca Priestley who leaves in the Summer. Ms Quinn is currently Chief Operating Officer at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, and will take up her new position at Kensington Palace in October. In a statement, Kensington Palace said: “Catherine is a member of the Boards of the…
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Channel 4 to air Diana tapes despite complaints

Between 1992 and 1993, Diana, Princess of Wales was recorded in a series of tapes by Peter Settelen who was her voice coach. Channel 4 have used these clips in order to create a new documentary ‘Diana: in her own words’. Despite pleas from Earl Spencer, Diana’s…
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Meet Ella Slack - the woman who has stood in for The Queen for three decades

The Queen conducts hundreds of engagements every year and has undertaken tens of thousands in her lifetime – many of which have been televised. So it might not surprise you to learn that many of these engagements are rehearsed in advance of the actual visit to ensure everything runs smootly for the royal party. At rehersals, one particular lady, 74-year-old Ella Slack, has been tasked with…
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