British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Paddingtons left in memory of Queen Elizabeth II to go to Barnardo's

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16th October 2022
In a fitting tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, all the Paddington Bears and other teddy bears left outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle will be donated to the children’s charity Barnardo’s.Buckingham Palace announced that over 1,000 teddy bears left outside royal residences in the days after Elizabeth II’s death will be cleaned and delivered to their new homes, sharing a…
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Features

Is Queen Elizabeth II the greatest monarch of them all?

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10th October 2022
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon”. These are the shocking words that echoed through the United Kingdom just a month ago. Despite her age and her health concerns in recent times, the death of Queen Elizabeth II came as a surprise to many and caused a country to think, again, about its own image.Looking back at those days and the late Queen’s life, it’s…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

William's first speech as Prince of Wales centres on wildlife honouring Queen Elizabeth II

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7th October 2022
Prince William made his first speech as The Prince of Wales, where he campaigned for support for the environment and wildlife and remembered his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.Speaking at the event for United for Wildlife, William spoke of his late grandparents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and his father, King Charles, for their part in shaping his passion for conservation.
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Queen Elizabeth II's devotion to the RNLI

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2nd October 2022
The new Prince and Princess of Wales met with Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew members and shop volunteers at Holyhead RNLI on their quick visit back to the island. The RNLI has long-standing royal connections, including with the late Queen.Queen Elizabeth II became patron of the RNLI in 1952, shortly after ascending the throne. Before becoming patron, the then-21-year-old…
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