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Platinum Jubilee: Jubilee visits to Papua New Guinea

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9th April 2022
In honour of 70 years of the throne, senior members of the Royal Family are touring the United Kingdom and parts of the Commonwealth. With The Princess Royal set to visit Papua New Guinea in honour of the Platinum Jubilee, Royal Central is taking a look at past Jubilee visits to the country.The Queen marked her first visit to the country in February 1974 alongside The Princess Royal and the…
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Red, white and blue flowers for Prince Philip at the Service of Thanksgiving

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29th March 2022
The colours of the union flag dominate the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking place at Westminster Abbey.Predominantly red, white and blue blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey.Among the flowers chosen are orchids, which were used in The Queen’s wedding bouquet, and sea holly, to reflect Prince Philip’s long naval career.The…
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The William vs Kate rivalry returns as they take to the waters in The Bahamas

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26th March 2022
As their first royal tour of the Caribbean wraps up, the friendly rivalry between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned during a sailing regatta in the choppy waters of the Bahamas.Braving the rain, the Duke and Duchess headed to Montagu Beach for one of the country’s first sailing regattas since the global health crisis began. William and Kate cheered on young sailors from the…
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The Queen's Tours of Jamaica

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23rd March 2022
During her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has made six visits to Jamaica. After its independence from Britain in 1962, Jamaica has remained a member of the Commonwealth. The Queen is Queen of Jamaica and she is represented in the country by a Governor-General…
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Europe’s royals turn out in force for Prince Philip’s Thanksgiving Service

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19th March 2022
Royals from across Europe will travel to the United Kingdom on 29 March to attend the Thanksgiving Service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey.Several monarchies have confirmed their attendance ahead of the event.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will travel from Belgium, while King Felipe and Queen Letizia will travel from Spain. The Netherlands is sending King Willem-Alexander, Queen…
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