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Bizarre Diana, Princess of Wales statue showing her riding a horse on an upturned car set to be unveiled in Trafalgar Square

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2nd December 2016
Memorials and tributes are expected around the world next year to mark the 20th anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales’s death, but perhaps one of the most ill-conceived is that of a proposed memorial of the late Diana riding a horse upon an overturned car in Trafalgar Square. The Danish artist Poul R. Weile says he needs £430,000 in public donations to fund the project. Once the funding is…
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The Queen - Britain's most powerful weapon

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30th November 2016
The United Kingdom now finds itself in a period of great uncertainty. After the vote for Brexit, the change in government and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election, nobody quite knows where the ancient kingdom is headed. Only one figure has the experience and stature to sell the UK on the world stage. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was there when Britain stood…
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Zara Tindall opens up about Christmas with the royals

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18th November 2016
Zara Tindall, 35, Her Majesty and Prince Philip’s oldest granddaughter, has spoken about Christmas with the Royal Family to Country Living Magazine. Zara told Country Living, “Having all the generations of my family together at Christmas is my favourite part of the season.” She continued, “It’s a time of year that is about being with people you love, great food and loads…
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Senior member of the British Royal Family 'planning' historic first visit to Israel

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8th November 2016
A senior member of the British Royal Family is said to be planning a visit to Israel in 2017, to coincide with the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, The Times of Isreal reports. According to the Israeli newspaper, “The details of the visit are not yet finalised but that the trip will be led by a senior member of the royal family.” The President of the Board of Deputies of…
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