Princess Anne and Family

Zara Tindall's beloved horse dies at the age of 24

Zara Tindall’s beloved horse, Toytown, has died at the age of 24 it has been announced. Embed from Getty Images Toytown, who was owned and ridden by Mrs Tindall, was a 17 hands tall chestnut gelding who won many prestigious equestrian awards during his long career. Paying tribute to Toytown, Mike Tindall said: “Sad to say goodbye to the big man today, been a massive part of our…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen to receive an 8.1% pay raise in 2018

As of April 2018 The Queen’s taxpayer-funded income will rise to £82.2 million, an 8.1 per cent increase from 2017. The Queen’s income, which is known as the Sovereign Grant, supports the head of state but also covers the costs of the occupied royal palaces. First established at £31 million for the 2012-2013 tax year, the Sovereign Grant replaced the Civil list and payments from various…
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FeaturesOpinionQueen Elizabeth II

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

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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Prince Philip

Duke of Edinburgh to spend second night in hospital

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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