Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to address Church of England Synod as Supreme Governor

The Queen is to make an address to clergy at the Headquarters of the Church of England later this month, in her capacity as its Supreme Governor. Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Philip, will meet hundreds of bishops, deans and other religious leaders during a service at Westminster Abbey on November 24 to mark the latest inauguration of the Church’s legislative body, the General…
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Palaces & Buildings

Flying restrictions put in place over Sandringham Estate

At the request of security services, flying over the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk will be restricted, not allowing aircraft within 1.5 miles of Anmer Hall, home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The rules will apply to Anmer Hall from the 1st November while similar regulations will come in to effect for Sandringham House on the 1st December. Sandringham House The restrictions will cover a…
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State & Ceremonial

All The Queen’s men: The Welsh Guards

The Welsh Guards have been around for exactly 100 years this year. They were founded by King George V on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards. They were the last Guards to be created, and they began their first…
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Balmoral Castle could become The Queen's second home

It is being reported that Balmoral Castle could become Her Majesty The Queen’s second home in the event of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Should Prince Philip die before her, it is being reported that Queen Elizabeth has expressed a wish to spend more time at her Highland retreat. Balmoral Castle could become The Queen’s second home. The Sunday Times have reported that plans have…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Canada issues new Bank Note and Stamp in honour of Queen's record breaking reign

Canada has marked Queen Elizabeth II’s record breaking reign with a special commemorative $20 banknote and stamp. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada (right), and Richard Wall, the Bank of Canada?s Chief of Currency (left), pose with the commemorative $20 bank note honouring the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II. (CNW Group/Bank of Canada) An…
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