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A seat for a Princess: Beatrice of York has seat named in her honour

The gesture is a part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness about the theatre's 'Name A Seat' campaign. As a part of the campaign, seats can be named after a person of your choice for £300. The person for whom the seat was named will receive a commemorative certificate, and an engraved brass plate on the back of the seat will bear his or her name for ten years. The…
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Queen's speech tops TV viewings on Christmas Day

Shows like Doctor Who, Mrs Brown's Boys, and Eastenders were beaten by The Queen's annual televised message. 7.8 million viewers saw the 3pm screening on BBC1 and ITV, which talked about reconciliation as its main theme. This was a 50.7% share of viewers, beating the other programmes by almost 20%, according to The Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB). Rumours spread…
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The Queen's Christmas Message 2014

The Queen’s Christmas Message has been broadcast on television and radio in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth. This year’s message, recorded in the State Dining Room at Buckingham Palace, features The Queen reflecting on some of the year’s key events…
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Queen sends condolences to Glasgow crash victims

Her Majesty's message was sent to the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Sadie Docherty, expressing sympathy to those who had lost relatives and friends in the accident, and also to those suffering injuries. In a statement Her Majesty said: Prince Philip and I were saddened by the news of the tragic accident in Glasgow yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of those who have lost…
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A Royal Festive lunch: Royal Family members gather at Buckingham Palace

[getty src=”460592570″ width=”594″ height=”334″] The Duke of Cambridge alongside the Duchess of Cambridge were in attendance as waiting crowds attempted to get a glimpse of them. Prince George arrived separately with his nanny a bit later. Upon departing, William, Kate, George and their nanny left together. The young Prince’s Uncle Harry arrived alone at the palace and gave the…
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