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The Queen sends message to the President of Pakistan following devastating plane crash

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25th May 2020
The Queen has sent a message of support to the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, following Friday’s devastating plane crash. The Queen’s message reads: “Prince Philip and I have been saddened by the news of the plane crash near Karachi on Friday. “We send our most sincere condolences to you, the families and friends of those who have died, and to the Pakistani people…
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The Queen unable to return to Buckingham Palace and will remain at Windsor Castle indefinitely

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9th May 2020
The Queen will remain at Windsor Castle indefinitely according to a report in The Sunday Times. The paper says that Her Majesty is unable to return to Buckingham Palace due to government guidelines, and is unlikely to change residence for many months. It is usually at this time of year then The Queen would return to Buckingham Palace in Central London after spending a few weeks at Windsor…
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"Never give up, never despair" - The Queen addresses the nation on VE Day

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8th May 2020
Her Majesty The Queen has addressed the nation to mark VE Day – exactly 75 years after her father, King George VI, delivered a rousing victory speech to Britain and the Empire. “Never give up, never despair” was the key message as Britain marks the 75th anniversary in the midst of a public health emergency. Speaking from in a pre-recorded message from Windsor Castle’s…
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The Queen congratulates Colonel Tom Moore in a specially delivered 100th birthday card

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30th April 2020
The Queen has sent her personal congratulations to Colonel Tom Moore on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Colonel Tom has raised £32,000,000 for NHS Charities Together by completing 100 laps of his garden. On Thursday morning, Her Majesty’s personal representative, the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, delivered a 100th birthday card to the former British Army officer. In the…
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