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The Queen reigns in a new poll on royal popularity

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7th April 2020
A new YouGov poll has placed The Queen firmly atop the list of most popular royals, with a 78% rating across all age groups.Sitting in second place is The Duchess of Cambridge, who trails by five percent points at 73%. Her husband, The Duke of Cambridge is the third most popular royal, at 66%.If the ratings are adjusted by age demographic, Kate leads the popularity contest among…
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The Great Seal of the Realm - a piece of history to savour

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7th April 2020
The Great Seal of the Realm is a piece of history to savour. We don’t get to see it all that often and when it does make an appearance, it more than packs a punch.For this seal is part of a tradition that goes back to before the Norman Conquest and which, for centuries, has symbolised the very power of the Monarch.This is the main seal of the Crown and signifies the Monarch’s…
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24 million people in the UK tune in to watch The Queen's Address to the Commonwealth

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6th April 2020
Around 24 million people tuned in to watch The Queen’s Address to the Commonwealth in the UK on Sunday evening.The true figure of those who watched Her Majesty’s speech will be much higher though, as viewing figures do not take in to account those watching online or overseas.Catch-up services are also not included in the overnight figures.14.06m watched the address on BBC…
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The Queen informed of Boris Johnson hospital admission

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5th April 2020
The Queen has been informed that her Prime Minister has been admitted to hospital.Boris Johnson was taken to hospital on Sunday evening in what Downing Street describes as being a “precautionary measure.”Her Majesty has frequently been in touch with Mr Johnson during the coronavirus pandemic, and has held audiences over with him over the telephone.The Prime Minister has…
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