British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Meghan Markle's connections to Henry VIII

Ever since the confirmation of their courtship not too long ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become something of a darling couple to many royal watchers across the globe. While the two have kept their relationship fairly discrete — Markle’s first official appearance as Prince Harry’s significant other was only this September at the Invictus Games. The Royal Family has…
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Queen Elizabeth II

New portrait of The Queen and Prince Philip released for their platinum wedding anniversary

A new portrait featuring The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has been released to mark the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Monday. The stunning new photograph was taken by British photographer Matt Holyoak of Camera Press, an independent photo agency. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress The portrait was taken a couple of weeks ago in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty is…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

History is made as The Queen appoints the first ever female Black Rod

Buckingham has Palace announced that The Queen has appointed a female Black Rod, the first women to hold the position in its 650-year history. Miss Sarah Clarke will become the Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Secretary to the Lord Chamberlain and Serjeant at Arms of the House of Lords. Miss Clarke is currently the Championships Director at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. She has previously held…
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Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

Theresa May & Jeremy Corbyn congratulate The Queen & Prince Philip on their 70 years of marriage

The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition took the opportunity to congratulate The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday during the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions. Speaking in the House of Commons, Theresa May kicked off PMQs with the congratulatory message to the Monarch, with a cheer from MPs. She added that the couple “have…
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