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Platinum Jubilee: Who has been second in line to the throne during the reign of Elizabeth II?

On Sunday, 6 February, The Queen will reach 70 years on the throne. While she has had the same heir to the throne for her entire reign, Prince Charles, the second in line to the throne has changed several times. We will be looking at the different people who have been second in line for the throne throughout Her Majesty’s reign. Princess Anne- 6 February 1952 to 19 February…
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Which royal patronages has Prince Andrew lost?

As announced by Buckingham Palace earlier today, The Duke of York has given back his military appointments and patronages to The Queen. While he had already stepped down as patron from several organisations due to his ongoing legal issues, he has now renounced all patronages. Prior to this step, Prince Andrew was patron to over 100 different organisations both in Britain and across the…
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The Queen dramatically removes Prince Andrew’s military titles and HRH status

The Queen has removed the Duke of York’s military titles following the decision by a US judge to proceed with his sexual assault civil case. The 61-year-old has also lost his HRH status and his patronages. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen.
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The Sunday newspapers spell further trouble for Prince Andrew

In November 2019, the Duke of York stepped back as a working member of The Royal Family in the hope that such a move would keep him out of the spotlight. Yet more than two years later, Andrew still finds himself in a centre of a media storm, with Sunday’s newspapers promising to be unhappy reading for the 61-year-old. The Sunday Times claims on their front page that Andrew may be required…
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