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Update on Koh-i-Noor diamond: a plea has been dismissed

As Royal Central previously reported, India may take legal action for the Koh-i-Noor diamond that is part of the Crown Jewels to be returned to their home soil. Now Pakistan is trying the same thing. Javed Iqbal Jaffry, a Pakistani Barrister, filed a plea in the Lahore High Court, naming Queen Elizabeth II and British High Commission in Pakistan as respondents. He was seeking for the federal…
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New £50 Silver coin issued in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

The celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s longest reign just keep coming, as the Royal Mint has released a new £50 silver coin in her honour. This is the first £50 coin to hold the same face value as it is on sale for and only 100,000 of the coins will be minted. Designed by youngest ever to receive the honour, 33-year old Jody Clark, the coin is unusual as his images appear on both sides…
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The Queen's Income Set to Rise by 7% in 2016

The Queen is to receive an extra £2.7m in funding next year, as George Osbourne revealed the 2016/17 Sovereign Grant during yesterday’s Autumn Statement. The small detail, listed on page 114 of the Chancellor’s Spending Review, confirms that the Royal…
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A Party Fit for a Queen: Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Celebrations Sell Out

A huge, multi-day celebration has been planned for The Queen’s 90th birthday next year and tickets to the event have already completely sold out. The festivities, held from 12-15 May 2016, will see thousands descend on the private grounds of Windsor Castle, one of Her Majesty’s favourite residences. “Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday Party will be a celebration of The Queen’s life, her…
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The Queen to address Church of England Synod as Supreme Governor

The Queen is to make an address to clergy at the Headquarters of the Church of England later this month, in her capacity as its Supreme Governor. Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Philip, will meet hundreds of bishops, deans and other religious leaders during a service at Westminster Abbey on November 24 to mark the latest inauguration of the Church’s legislative body, the General…
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