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Can The Queen reject the new Prime Minister chosen by the Conservative Party?

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1st September 2022
The UK is about to get a new Prime Minister but before they get to work, they need to meet The Queen. Can Her Majesty reject the selected candidate? Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and The Queen’s role is mainly ceremonial. She will approve what her government decides. Current British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, resigned in July after…
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Will The Queen oversee the arrival of the UK's new Prime Minister at Balmoral?

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28th August 2022
The Queen could receive her new Prime Minister for the first time at Balmoral. Her Majesty is currently in residence at her Scottish home with her planned stay there traditionally lasting until early autumn. However, the Conservative Party will choose its new leader on September 5th 2022, when the results of a ballot of members across the country is announced. Either Foreign Secretary, Liz…
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The Queen replies to girl's letter about traffic concerns

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26th August 2022
A young girl received a reply from The Queen when she wrote about speed limits in her neighbourhood. After a little boy was hit by a car in her Swindon neighbourhood, Ruby Steadman sent a letter to The Queen asking her to act and make the street safer. Steadman wrote: “I am so sorry to bother you, but there is something bothering some people down Ermin Street.” She added that the speed…
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Why is the Princess Royal called Anne?

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25th August 2022
A is for Anne but why did the Queen’s only daughter end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the arrival of a princess. In August that year, the…
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A special statement from The Queen to mark Ukraine's independence day

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24th August 2022
The Queen sent a message of support to President Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the country’s independence day, joining other world leaders in praising the country’s resilience in the face of invasion and war. The Queen’s message was shared by the British Embassy in Ukraine on social media and read: “It gives me great pleasure to send Your Excellency and the people of Ukraine my warmest…
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