British Royals

New Zealand Prime Minister discusses losing the Monarchy before heading to London for the Coronation

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2nd May 2023
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has said that he sees New Zealand as potentially becoming fully independent from the British Crown in the future. In a short press gathering preceding his departure for London on Monday, 1st May, the successor to Jacinda Ardern told reporters: “Ideally, in time, New Zealand will become a fully independent country, will stand on our own two…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia begin historic state visit to Jordan

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17th November 2022
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have begun their three-day state Visit to Jordan.  The royal couple and the Swedish delegation landed at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport and, after receiving the welcome from authorities, including the Swedish Ambassador, were escorted to Al Husseiniya Palace, where the visit officially began with the welcome ceremony.  After the…
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Spain

King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister

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13th October 2022
On 12 October, Spain celebrated its National Day. Tradition mandates a military parade in the city centre of the capital Madrid, an event that normally catches the public’s attention for the tribute to the fallen or the smiles provoked by the regiments’ mascots. But on this day, the parade was tainted by a protocol mishap and a public voicing their dissent towards the government…
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Features

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 Head of State and does have a role to play once new leaders are elected. The question is, where will The Queen carry out those…
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