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Charlie Proctor: It might sound trivial not wearing a seatbelt, but The Queen should lead by example

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23rd June 2017
Twenty years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales died in a catastrophic car crash in Paris – a moment that shocked the world. It is widely believed that if Diana were wearing her seatbelt at the time of the incident, she would have most likely survived. So what seems even more shocking to me is despite the late Princess’s untimely death, The Queen still often still travels in her car without…
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Duke of Edinburgh to spend second night in hospital

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21st June 2017
The Duke of Edinburgh will spend a second night in hospital Buckingham Palace have announced. The 96-year-old Prince was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday evening after contracting an infection. Buckingham Palace said that Prince Philip’s admission to hospital is a precautionary measure and stems as a result of a pre-existing condition. The Queen’s husband is…
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Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital

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21st June 2017
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London after contracting an infection. Buckingham Palace have said that Prince Philip was admitted to hospital last night as a precautionary measure. The 96-year-old Duke is said to be in good spirits but is disappointed to miss the State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot. The Prince of Wales will accompany his mother to…
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Theresa May cancels the 2018 State Opening of Parliament

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18th June 2017
Theresa May has reportedly cancelled the 2018 State Opening of Parliament in order to opt for a two-year Parliamentary session instead of the usual one-year session. According to The Telegraph,  the 2017 speech will last the whole two years so that the amount of turbulence with the Brexit and DUP negotiations is reduced. [commentary] Analysis by Charlie Proctor, Royal Central’s…
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