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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh lead minute's silence from Buckingham Palace

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have led a minute’s silence from Buckingham Palace in memory of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire. The 91-year-old Monarch led the nation in silence ahead of the annual Trooping the Colour parade which celebrates Her Majesty’s official birthday. However, The Queen is aware that although today is supposed to be a day of…
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The Queen releases a statement to the nation

The Queen has released a statement to the nation on her official 91st birthday, recognising that although it is supposed to be a day of celebration, the nation is very much still in mourning. On Friday The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge visited the scene of the the London tower fire where 30 people died and over 70 are still believed missing. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, The…
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Arise Sir Billy Connolly, Dame Julie Walters & Dame June Whitfield! Birthday Honours revealed

Comedian Billy Connolly and actress Julie Walters are among the high-profile names who have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Billy Connolly is being bestowed a Knighthood for services to entertainment and charity, and Julie Walters also receives a Damehood for services to drama. PC Keith Palmer, the hero police officer killed in the Westminster Terror attack…
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The Queen and Prince William visit scene of London fire tragedy

The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge have visited the scene of the the London tower fire where 17 people have died and and around 74 are still missing. Her Majesty and her grandson are meeting members of the emergency services as well as residents and community representatives. Grenfell Tower in Kensington set ablaze on Wednesday morning with around 600 people in the building at the time. All of…
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