Queen Elizabeth II

Queen unveils new portrait to celebrate 60 years as Patron of the British Red Cross

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15th October 2016
To commemorate the 60 years Her Majesty has served as Patron of the British Red Cross, the Queen has unveiled a new portrait by artist Henry Ward at Windsor Castle. The portrait, which was commissioned by the Red Cross has received mix reviews from art critics and from those on social media. Embed from Getty Images Art critic and writer, Sir Roy Strong told the Daily Mail that he was…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen commemorates 300th anniversary of Corps of Royal Engineers

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13th October 2016
On Thursday, The Queen met Max, a Arms Explosives search dog. Max has been to Afghanistan and is part of the Corps of Royal Engineers, which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. Her Majesty was there to commemorate this historic occasion. Embed from Getty Images The Queen, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, inspected 140 troops in a open-topped Range Rover. The…
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Prince & Princess of WalesState & Ceremonial

Sir Rod Stewart knighted by The Duke of Cambridge

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11th October 2016
Sir Rod Steward was knighted at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday at an investiture conducted by The Duke of Cambridge. The popular singer and entertainer said he was “on cloud nine” after receiving his honour for services to music and to charity. When being bestowed his knighthood, the 71-year-old told Prince William that he wished his parents could have lived long enough to see him…
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Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

World Mental Health Day: Make asking for help no big deal, urge Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry

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11th October 2016
To mark World Mental Health Day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended a reception at County Hall in central London organised by their Heads Together organisation. The event recognised outstanding individuals who have helped others in need and included a trip on the London Eye with a group of guests who have suffered psychological issues along with the people who have…
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