Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

One is not amused: BBC apologises for sex jokes about Her Majesty

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22nd November 2016
Warning: The following article contains comments that some readers may find offensive.  In a day where it seems like nothing is off topic, the radio show, Don’t Make Me Laugh, managed to push it too far. Back in April on The Queen’s 90th birthday, the BBC Radio 4 show, hosted by David Baddiel aired a show about Her Majesty and sex. The show which featured guests Sara Pascoe, Omid…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Queen set to invite Donald Trump to Windsor Castle for a State Visit next year

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19th November 2016
The Queen is set to invite US President-Elect, Donald Trump, on an official State Visit to the UK in mid-2017 according to reports. According to The Daily Telegraph, senior government officials are already writing up plans for the State Visit which promises to be a historic occasion. Mr Trump will not receive an invitation to visit the UK in an official capacity until he is sworn in as President…
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Palaces & BuildingsQueen Elizabeth II

Buckingham Palace to undergo a 10-year £369 million refurbishment

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18th November 2016
It has just been announced by the Treasury that Buckingham Place will undergo a 10-year refurbishment costing the UK taxpayer £369m. The work, which will begin next April, will be the largest refurbishment Buckingham Palace has been subject to in recent time. The Queen will remain in residence during the work – but will have to move bedrooms. The work id being carried out because of aging…
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