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A Sunday of somber business: the new King meets authorities from his mum's biggest achievement

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13th September 2022
Despite the three weeks of Royal Mourning, the new King has been keeping a very busy schedule, settling into his new role.  And if on Saturday His Majesty granted audiences to the heads of many of the state’s most important institutional organs, Sunday was dedicated to the Commonwealth.  King Charles opened the doors of his new office, Buckingham Palace, to many authorities from the…
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The Queen's role in appointing a new Prime Minister

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2nd September 2022
The Queen is never truly on holiday. Currently at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty is still receiving her red boxes on a daily basis. And advisors are no doubt keeping her in the loop about the choice of a new Prime Minister.  Though politically neutral, the Queen is the…
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Can The Queen reject the new Prime Minister chosen by the Conservative Party?

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1st September 2022
The UK is about to get a new Prime Minister but before they get to work, they need to meet The Queen. Can Her Majesty reject the selected candidate? Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and The Queen’s role is mainly ceremonial. She will approve what her government decides. Current British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, resigned in July after…
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Royal garden party season comes to a close at Holyroodhouse

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30th June 2022
The short royal garden party season has come to a close for 2022. The Prince of Wales, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and The Princess Royal hosted guests at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the final party of the season. The Royal Family did not travel just for the party, members of the family are in Scotland to mark the annual Holyrood week. Taking place between the end of June and the…
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William at 40: The christening of a prince

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22nd June 2022
It’s been nearly 40 years since Prince William was christened at Buckingham Palace. William was christened on 4 August 1982, which also happened to be The Queen Mother’s 82nd birthday. During the christening conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the…
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The special touch to the "Tree of Trees" outside Buckingham Palace

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28th May 2022
The outside of Buckingham Palace is getting ready for a concert to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. But if you walk past, you’ll notice a new addition to palace grounds, the “Tree of Trees.” The 21-meter-tall tree was put in place days before it will be illuminated as the principal Platinum Jubilee beacon. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Heatherwick paid special attention to…
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