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Royals are 'upset' after the removal of trusted protection officers following security incident

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30th December 2021
Members of the Royal Family are reportedly upset by the removal of trusted protection officers after a recent security breach at Windsor Castle. On Christmas morning, a 19-year-old man armed with a crossbow, was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle where Her Majesty The Queen was due to celebrate the holiday with other members of the Royal Family. It’s reported the…
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The poignant symbol of love chosen by The Queen as she pays tribute to Prince Philip

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24th December 2021
The Queen has chosen a highly symbolic brooch to wear for her Christmas Day broadcast and she’s underlined its importance by placing a poignant photo next to her as she delivers her address. Her Majesty decided on a sapphire and diamond brooch that she has worn at some of the most famous moments of her long and happy marriage to Prince Philip. The gem, which features a large sapphire…
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Comfort, strength and hope: the royal messages of Christmas 2020

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1st December 2021
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on as December gets under way. And amidst the many royal traditions associated with the festive season, the Christmas speech given by monarchs around Europe remains a high point for many. While always filled with seasonal greetings, they are also a chance to share reflections and often include rare personal messages and royal contemplations of the year…
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The Earl of Snowdon: From headline grabber to genteel discretion

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3rd November 2021
Some may know him as The Right Honourable David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon, and some may know him as The Queen’s nephew. The 3 of November marks 60 years since David was born to Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon. Fully named David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones at birth, David was born 3 November 1961 at Clarence House. Baptised on 19 December in…
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