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Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen agrees to be taxed

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27th May 2022
In November 1992, Her Majesty The Queen would once again make history (as she has done many times throughout her reign) as she became the first British monarch to pay income tax for the first time since the 1930s.Earlier in 1992, Prime Minister John Major informed the House of Commons of The Queen’s wish to change her tax arrangements. This meant she took full responsibility for working…
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The Commonwealth Walkway, Canada's tribute to The Queen in her Platinum Jubilee Year

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20th May 2022
While the Canadian Federal government has made relatively few announcements or plans to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, individual provinces are planning their own commemorations.Newfoundland and Labrador have announced the Commemorative Commonwealth Walkway in honour of the Platinum Jubilee. It is a 1km walkway on the grounds of Government House in St. John’s. The grounds are…
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Charles and Camilla head to Canada House ahead of next big Jubilee tour

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12th May 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall got into the Canadian spirit with a visit to Canada House on May 12th 2022 ahead of their tour next week to the country.Their visit to the London centre of Canadian life in the UK saw them learning more about the culture and people they’ll meet next week. Upon arrival, the royals were greeted by the High Commissioner for Canada in the UK, His…
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Why Prince Charles and Prince William both have to attend the State Opening of Parliament in The Queen's absence

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10th May 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge will attend the State Opening of Parliament today as The Queen misses the ceremony for the first time in almost 60 years.And while Prince Charles will read The Queen’s speech, both he and Prince William need to be present for the machinery of state to operate.They are both attending Parliament on May 10th 2022 as Counsellors of State. The…
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