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New Master of The Queen's Music appointed

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21st July 2014
<![CDATA[Judith Weir will succeed Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the next Master of the Queen's Music, the Palace announced today. On Tuesday The Queen will receive both Judith Weir and Sir Peter at an audience, for Ms Weir it will be to assume her appointment while for Peter Maxwell Davies it will be to relinquish his appointment. Being Master of The Queen's Music is an honorary…
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New portrait of The Queen unveiled by Scottish National Portrait Gallery

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1st July 2014
<![CDATA[The Scottish National Portrait Gallery unveiled a portrait of The Queen on Tuesday. The photograph, taken by prominent Scottish photographer Harry Benson CBE shows Her Majesty in the private study at Buckingham Palace where she conducts her weekly with the Prime Minister. In the photograph, Her Majesty is wearing a gold and diamond brooch featuring thistles, Scotland’s national…
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Monarchy cost each person 56p last year

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26th June 2014
<![CDATA[The annual Sovereign Grant report – the report on the Monarchy's public finances in the last year – was published today, showing in Monarchy's expenditure was £35.7 million for the year 2013-2014. The Sovereign Grant, which covers everything from the cost of staff to the cost of maintaining the royal residences, was introduced by Parliament in 2011 to replace…
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The Queen and Pope Francis's cricket teams to play each other at Windsor

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24th June 2014
<![CDATA[Teams representing The Queen and Pope Francis are set to face off against each other in a game of cricket at Windsor Castle, Vatican City declared on Monday. The Vatican XI consists mainly of Indian and Sri Lankan priests, while the royal side is made up of members of The Queen’s household, including staff, guards and soldiers. The two teams will play a Twenty20 match (Twenty…
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