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The King's Guard is changed for the first time in seven decades

The first Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has taken place since King Charles III was proclaimed Britain’s new Monarch. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the ceremony had been cancelled. Now that the ceremony has returned, this is the first time there has been a changing of the King’s Guard at royal palaces in 70 years. They’re Changing the Guard at…
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The Queen's role in appointing a new Prime Minister

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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A future king is serenaded on his birthday at Buckingham Palace

Prince George got a special birthday present at Buckingham Palace today as he celebrated turning nine. Although the third in line to the throne wasn’t at the famous London royal residence he will one day call home, the Band of the Irish Guards serenaded him with two verses of Happy Birthday as he marked his special day. 💂‍♀️Thank you to the @IrishGuardsBand for playing Happy…
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William at 40: The christening of a prince

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 Prince wore the same christening gown worn by his father, his grandmother, and dozens of other royals before him including King…
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Palaces & Buildings

New and historic rose launched at Buckingham Palace

A new and historic rose has been planted in the Buckingham Palace Gardens in honour of one of Britain’s first black gardeners. The rose, bred as a mark of community and friendship, is named the John Ystumllyn rose after a celebrated horticulturalist who lived in the eighteenth century. In a statement, The Queen said she hopes garden visitors will have a chance to reflect on what the…
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