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The Queen to name a new police horse in Somerset during a bumper day of engagements

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22nd March 2019
The Queen will travel to Somerset next week for a bumper day of engagements which will see her name a new police horse. Her Majesty will visit the rural county on Thursday 28th April where she will conduct three engagements.The 92-year-old monarch’s first engagement of the day will be at Manor Farm Stables – the home of ten times jump racing Champion Trainer, Paul Nicholls. At the…
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This Week in Royal Fashion: St Patrick's Day, Joint Engagement for The Queen and Kate, & Zara and Princess Anne at Cheltenham

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22nd March 2019
March continues to be a busy royal month, and we saw the Duchess of Cambridge take on three engagements this week, including one with The Queen. Meanwhile, Zara Tindall had a fantastic style week at the Cheltenham Races, putting a spotlight on British designers. Note: Meghan…
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The Queen was 'touched and tickled' by request on royal tour

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19th March 2019
According to a biography of Queen Elizabeth II, she was left ‘tickled and touched’ to have been chosen as Papua New Guinea’s monarch in 1975 while she was on a royal tour of the country. In Queen of the World, Robert Hardman writes that “The Queen did not become Queen of Papua New Guinea because its people decided to retain her. She is their sovereign because they actually invited her to…
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The Queen's horse wins at Kempton

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16th March 2019
The Queen has won another prestigious horse race in the UK as her gelding claimed victory in the Silver Bowl Handicap Chase at Kempton Park. Forth Bridge, a six-year-old bay gelding, won the £40,000 race which was broadcast live on ITV. On board Her Majesty’s horse was jockey Nico de Boinville, with the trainer being Charlie Longsdon. Forth Bridge was priced at 7/1 on the betting market…
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This Week in Royal Fashion: Commonwealth Day, Kate at Henry Fawcett Centre & Kate and Beatrice at the Portrait Gala

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16th March 2019
We were treated to another big royal fashion week including Monday’s Commonwealth Day service, two engagements for the Duchess of Cambridge, plus an appearance by Princess Beatrice at the Portrait Gala. There is much to discuss this week – let’s look at…
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The Queen to create a new Royal Household for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex

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14th March 2019
In a big reorganisation of Royal Operations, The Queen is to create a new household for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Harry and Meghan, who currently share a household with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will be given a new team who will be based at Buckingham Palace. The Sussex Family’s divorce from Kensington Palace means that the couple can focus on their own ventures. In a…
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