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The Queen and Prince Philip to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in private

Buckingham Palace has announced that the Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary behind closed doors in private.According to Sky News, the 91-year old Monarch and her 96-year-old husband will celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary privately with their family. The Queen will be treated to a rare day away from work, with no visits or public engagements taking…
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Her Majesty enjoys a simple breakfast as her eating habits are revealed by former chef

In a new interview former royal chef Darren McGrady has revealed just what Her Majesty The Queen enjoys for breakfast. Speaking to Marie Claire magazine McGrady shared that “Breakfast was very simple for Her Majesty. Some Kellogg’s cereal from a plastic container, which she’d serve herself. And some Darjeeling tea.” The Queen is said to prefer cereal from Tupperware as she believes it…
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Archbishop Justin Welby says he hopes he doesn't have to cover The Queen's Funeral

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken out in a new interview about a myriad of topics, including The Queen’s funeral. In an interview with GQ’s Alastair Campbell, the conversation begins with a discussion of The Queen’s inevitable funeral. “I don’t lose sleep,” Archbishop Welby begins. “I do hope I don’t have to do that,” he qualifies. The Archbishop calls the…
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Canadian government considering eliminating historic royal liaison role

Created in 1959, the position of Canadian Secretary to the Queen (CSQ) is now under review as Canadian government officials assess the future of the role. When the role of CSQ was first created, the ceremonial duties it consisted of – including acting as Canadian adviser to the monarch and coordinator for royal visits – were handled by people such as the Sergeant-at-Arms in the House of…
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