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The Queen enters three of her horses for the Epsom Derby - here is a rundown of her equine hopefuls

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24th February 2022
The Queen has entered three of her horses in the 2022 running of the Derby at Epsom Downs as she attempts to win the world’s most prestigious horse race for the first time. A total of 91 entries have been made for the 243rd running of the Derby which has a total prize fund of £1.5 million, making it the most valuable race run in the UK. Reach For The Moon Leading The Queen’s trio of…
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The Queen is back on duty as she holds telephone meeting with Prime Minister

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23rd February 2022
The Queen has held a telephone meeting with the Prime Minister as she recovers from Covid. Her Majesty spoke by phone with Boris Johnson from Windsor Castle where she continues to recuperate. The call took place on February 23rd 2022. The day before, The Queen had cancelled her planned video engagements as she continued to experience mild Covid symptoms. The Queen usually speaks to her…
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Magnolia tree marks Jubilee in Knutsford

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22nd February 2022
On 6 February, The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking the first monarch to hit the tremendous milestone. As the nation celebrates her Jubilee, the town of Knutsford is marking the beginning of its own celebration. A commemorative tree was planted to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne. Knutsford town mayor Cllr Stewart Gardiner joined councillors…
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National Trust announces plan for Queen's Platinum Jubilee planting

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21st February 2022
The Isle of Wight is home to many areas of pristine natural beauty, and the National Trust recently announced a special tree would be planted to honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the island’s Mottistone Village Green. Gardener Ed Hinch from the Isle of Wight’s Mottistone Gardensand Estate will plant a walnut tree in the village as part of the Queen’s Green…
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