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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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The ruler who has just been overtaken by The Queen

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9th May 2022
Queen Elizabeth II has just overtaken Johann II of Liechtenstein as the third-longest verified reigning monarch in history. But who exactly is Johann II? Born 5 October 1840 in Elsgrub, Margraviate of Moravia in the Austrian Empire, Johann II was the elder son of Aloys…
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Crucial Monaco charity receives electric vehicle donation from high-end designer

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7th May 2022
Designer Elena Sivoldaeva has donated a vehicle to Be Safe Monaco, an organisation co-chaired by Camille Gottlieb, the daughter of Princess Stéphanie.  The vehicle that was donated is electric, an important quality in a country that has made the environmental challenge a pillar of its internal policy, especially under the leadership of Prince Albert. Ms Sivoldaeva’s donation follows a…
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Jamaican campaigners criticise cost of Platinum Jubilee visit

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6th May 2022
Jamaican campaigners are criticising the £42,000 (JMD $8 million) cost of the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge earlier this year. The visit was made as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebration. The campaigning group, Advocates Network submitted a freedom of information request to the Jamaica Prime Minister’s office. In details seen by The Independent, £21,000…
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The Queen to miss Buckingham Palace garden parties in Platinum Jubilee year

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5th May 2022
The Queen won’t attend the traditional Buckingham Palace garden parties to be held in Platinum Jubilee year. The dates of the parties have been revealed but it’s also been confirmed that other members of the Royal Family will represent The Queen at the celebrations. Thousands will be welcomed to the Palace for the parties. They take place on May 11th, May 18th and May 25th 2022. There…
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