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The Queen begins her annual summer holiday at Balmoral

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23rd July 2021
The Queen has arrived at Balmoral Castle for the start of her annual summer holiday.Her Majesty headed to Scotland from Windsor Castle on Friday.This is the first time the monarch has spent the summer at Balmoral without the Duke of Edinburgh in her life.In years gone by, Prince Philip usually joined Her Majesty at Balmoral in mid-August.Other than Christmas at Sandringham, this…
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A huge celebration for The Queen as three of her horses win on the same day

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17th July 2021
The Queen celebrated a rare treble on Friday after three of her horses won their races in quick succession.Her Majesty sent out three horses to the races on July 16, with all three crossing the winning line first.Reach For The Moon, a two year old bay colt, kicked The Queen’s day off to a perfect start at Newbury.Ridden by Frankie Dettori, Reach For The Moon gave Her Majesty a…
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History is made as The Queen appoints the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada

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6th July 2021
Canada has a new Governor General after Julie Payette resigned in January of 2021, amidst serious bullying and harassment allegations in her office. On Tuesday 6 July, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has approved Mary Simon’s appointment as the next Governor General of Canada. This is an historic appointment, as Simon is the first Indigenous person to…
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All Smiles as The Queen Joins the Countess of Wessex at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

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2nd July 2021
The Queen is attending one of her favourite summer events, the Royal Windsor Horse Show. On Thursday, 1 July The Queen wrapped up Royal Week in Scotland and finished her day by attending the Horse Show. She was joined by the Countess of Wessex and the Countess Mountbatten of Burma.Her Majesty looked to be enjoying the day, smiling and laughing with those around her as she watched the…
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