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Why have Jubilees become so important for modern Monarchies?

Can it really be a month already since the Platinum Jubilee? On June 5th 2022, the final spectacle of the weekend of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II took place before Her Majesty stepped on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace while the crowd sang the national anthem. As most years do, 2022 seems to be picking up pace as it grows older, meaning that the…
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William At 40: his passion for the environment

Prince William’s passion for the environment may have been inspired by his grandfather and father but it has been empowered by his son. When doing a podcast with Australian actress Cate Blanchett called Climate of Change with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy, The Duke…
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William at 40: the relationship between Charles and William

While we will never know the true ups and downs of the familial relationship between Prince Charles and his son Prince William, it appears lately, they are on great terms with each other. It was purposeful during the Platinum Jubilee weekend to have Prince Charles and Prince William in prominent roles, both individually and as a united front with The Queen. Being first and second in line to the…
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Millions get ready for the Platinum Jubilee big lunch as traditional rainy weather moves in

Nearly every major event of The Queen’s long reign has seen a burst of rainy weather so millions of party goers around the UK were ready for showers as they prepared for the Platinum Jubilee big lunch. The community gatherings, a high point of the Platinum celebrations, are set to take place in their greatest numbers on June 5, the final day of the Jubilee weekend. Organised by the Big…
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Epsom gears up for a royal occasion, even without The Queen

Buckingham Palace has just confirmed that The Queen will not be in attendance at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Saturday for The Derby. Her Majesty has limited the number of engagements she is attending in person, and pulled out of a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday morning due to her ongoing mobility issues. Her Majesty will choose to watch the occasion from home at Windsor instead of…
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