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Buckingham Palace denies any political implications in Queen’s State Banquet speech

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26th June 2015
During The Queen’s current Germany visit, she gave a speech asking for European unity. Queen Elizabeth spoke at a state banquet in Berlin of how her and German President, Joachim Gauck, had seen the rise and fall of Europe during their life time. Remaining politically neutral The Queen added “We know that division in Europe is dangerous and that we must guard against it,” Yet some have…
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The Queen congratulates couple celebrating 75th wedding anniversary

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17th June 2015
Being married for 68 years like The Queen and Prince Philip have been is a remarkable achievement but a couple from Lancashire have topped this. Gordon and Alice Mitchell have recently received a telegram from Her Majesty congratulating them on 75 years of marriage. The couple, both aged 95, were delighted with their formal letter from The Queen which read, “My congratulations to you on…
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The Queen marks 200 years of service by the Gurkhas

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10th June 2015
The Queen, accompanied by other senior members of the Royal Family, has attended a special pageant in London to mark the 200 years of service that the Gurkhas have given to the Crown. The Sultan of Brunei was also present at the event which took place in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The open air pageant, organized by the Gurkha Welfare Trust, chronicled the two centuries of Gurkha…
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Queen and royals to attend Gurkha 200 Pageant at Royal Hospital Chelsea

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27th May 2015
On 9 June, The Queen and members of the Royal Family will attend the Gurkha 200 Pageant at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The event is in support of The Gurkha Welfare Trust and will highlight it’s rich history as well as commemorate 200 years of Gurkha service to the Crown. Joining Her Majesty will be The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and Prince Harry. Charles is Colonel in Chief of…
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