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'Controlled explosion' behind Buckingham Palace

On Thursday night, a suspicious vehicle was spotted behind Buckingham Palace around 9 pm. Found on a routine patrol, the vehicle caused Hyde Park Corner to be shut as a “controlled explosion” took place. A spokesperson for MET told the Express: “Shortly before 9 pm, officers on routine patrol reported a suspicious vehicle parked near Hyde Park Corner. “Officers remain in…
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The Queen is concerned about her security changes

Changes in The Queen’s security detail have worried her. A source speaking to the Standard has revealed not only is Her Majesty concerned but “a number of senior officers are not happy either.” Scotland Yard has taken a new approach to private protection officers (PPOs) to which they are now on from a pool on a rota system. The Queen is still surrounded by the same number of PPOs…
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Only eight women have been named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year'; Queen Elizabeth and Wallis Simpson are two of them

Yesterday, TIME Magazine named their ‘Person of the Year’. The 2017 honour went to the Silence Breakers. The issue covers the storeys of 33 women and two men who came forward to accuse their sexual abusers. The two men are Terry Crews and Blaise Godbe Lipman. The front cover of the magazine features Ashley Judd, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, Taylor Swift who took a…
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Was The Queen jealous of Jackie Kennedy?

Netflix’s hit drama, The Crown, is pushing the limits this season when it suggests The Queen was jealous of Jackie Kennedy. The show has previously said that the storyline, while they follow history, does take creative liberties. According to The Telegraph, one episode…
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"I hope it's just water" jokes The Queen while in Hull

Thursday morning at 10:30 am, Her Majesty The Queen arrived in Hull for a busy visit. As this year’s UK City of Culture, hundreds of well-wishers came down to greet Her Majesty upon her arrival cheering as she stepped off the royal train bringing a smile to the 91-year-olds face. Thousands of people have visited Hull since the start of the year to experience the events, which will result in…
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