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The Queen cancels a series of engagements after being told by her doctors to rest

The Queen has cancelled a series of engagements after being ordered to rest by her doctors. The 95-year-old monarch was “reluctant” to accept the advice according to Buckingham Palace. It is not understood to be a matter of concern, and the advice has been issued in an abundance of caution. Her Majesty was due to visit Northern Ireland this week to mark the country’s…
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The Queen welcomes the new Governor-General of New Zealand

On Tuesday, 19 October 2021, The Queen virtually received Governor-General Designate of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro. The Queen was at Windsor Castle for the call while Dame Cindy was at Government House in Wellington; she will be sworn in on Thursday, 21 October. Dame Cindy will be the 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand and the fourth woman to hold the role. During the virtual…
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Treetops where Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign began under threat

It is true to say that there is beauty in simplicity, and Treetops truly encapsulates that. Treetops, the oldest safari lodge in Kenya, has been a firm favourite for royalty and celebrities alike for almost 90 years. Unfortunately, Treetops, along with another two of Kenya’s historic hotels within the lush county of Nyeri, have now been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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The Queen praises the work of the Welsh Senedd as she opens its new session

The Queen officially opened the sixth session of the Senedd in Cardiff on Thursday, accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Prior to the Senedd’s opening, the royals were treated to performances of the Welsh and British national anthems and an honour guard. Throughout the day, the Welsh community’s response to the global pandemic was on display, with special…
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