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Astronaut Tim Peake sends message to Queen from International Space Station

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6th January 2016
The first British astronaut in the International Space Station, Tim Peake, has recorded a special message from space for Her Majesty the Queen. The message was in reply to the well-wishes Queen Elizabeth had sent Major Peake when he embarked on his mission last month. The pre-recorded message thanked the Queen saying he was both “honoured” and “humbled” by her outreach in…
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2015 - A look back at the royal year

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30th December 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, we take a look back at a milestone year for the Queen with her becoming Britain’s longest reigning monarch. 2015 also welcomed new arrivals to the family, and the Queen went back to Malta, a place she holds close to her heart. In September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became Britain’s longest reigning monarch, overtaking Queen Victoria’s record of 64…
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Queen's Christmas Message 2015

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25th December 2015
The Queen’s Christmas message has been broadcast on television and radio in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth. Recorded at Buckingham Palace, the 2015 Christmas message features The Queen’s reflection of events which have happened over the past year, as well as looking on forwards. The 89-year-old Monarch’s religious beliefs played a big part in this year’s…
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William and Kate go head-to-head in ICAP fundraising battle

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8th December 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent the day in friendly competition as they raised money for a selection of charities. The couple spent over an hour touring the offices of ICAP this morning, one of the world’s largest market brokers, as they attended its annual Charity Day in a bid to support their chosen patronages. Based in London, ICAP carries out transactions for large…
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