Queen Elizabeth II

Whiskey galore as The Queen meets with Scotland's First Minister after calls for new independence referendum

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1st July 2022
Her Majesty met with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon a day after the Scottish leader announced plans for a second independence referendum. The 96-year-old is spending the week in Scotland for Holyrood Week and received the First Minister as well as a Scottish Parliament official. Sturgeon announced plans for a second independence referendum in October 2023. Looking for a chance…
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The Queen receives keys to City of Edinburgh to start Holyrood Week

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27th June 2022
The Queen has arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to start the week of engagements that traditionally takes place at the start of summer. Her Majesty’s arrival was only confirmed a few hours before her car drove into the Palace’s grounds. She was accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Holyrood Week usually takes place at the end of June and includes a…
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William at 40: The christening of a prince

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22nd June 2022
It’s been nearly 40 years since Prince William was christened at Buckingham Palace. William was christened on 4 August 1982, which also happened to be The Queen Mother’s 82nd birthday. During the christening conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the…
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The Queen misses out on an Ascot win as the royal party enjoys Ladies Day

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17th June 2022
The Queen watched from Windsor Castle as two of her horses came close to wins on day three of Royal Ascot. The Monarch wasn’t present at the meeting, instead following the action from home as her horse, Reach for the Moon, was beaten into second place in the Hampton Court Stakes by Claymore. Reach for the Moon had been tipped for a long time to be in a strong position to provide Her…
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The Duchess of Cornwall takes her place as a Royal Lady of the Garter

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14th June 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall has been installed as a Royal Lady of the Garter. The Duchess took her place in the chivalric order at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle. On June 13 2022, Camilla joined the procession of knights and ladies for the first time, dressed in the traditional velvet robes with plumed hat. Pinned to her cape was the Star of the Order of the Garter. Stephen Lock…
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