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The Queen returns to work with an investiture at Buckingham Palace

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11th October 2019
The Queen resumed her duties after the summer break at Balmoral, participating in an investiture at Buckingham Palace Thursday. Although this was her first public engagement after coming back from Scotland, Her Majesty held a Council the evening of 8th October shortly after returning to Buckingham Palace. Amongst the 62 men and women honoured in Thursday’s ceremony was a familiar face…
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The Queen's confidante is writing a book

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23rd September 2019
In an unprecedented move, The Queen’s most trusted confidante is releasing a book about her time working with the Monarch, with her blessing. The book, announced on Monday, is written by Angela Kelly, The Queen’s personal advisor and senior dresser, and is called The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, The Dresser, and the Wardrobe. “This book documents the unique working relationship…
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Gin and Charlie Boy: Nigel Farage criticises the Prince of Wales and his beloved grandmother

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12th August 2019
The leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, has criticised senior members of the Royal Family while speaking at a conference in Australia. The politician described the late Queen Mother as ”a chain smoking gin drinker” and referred to the Prince of Wales as ”Charlie boy” as well as claiming that marriage had dented the Duke of Sussex’s popularity. The remarks…
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GALLERY: Royals at the departure gate

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29th July 2019
It’s the starting point for many a summer break from the UK and this week, it gets a regal visitor. The Princess Royal is set to open the new terminal extension at London Luton, arriving at the departure gates at the height of holiday season. It will be the latest in a…
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The Queen's reservations about sending a message to the Moon are revealed

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18th July 2019
It was one of the most anticipated, watched and lauded moments of the 20th century but an invitation to Buckingham Palace to send a congratulatory text marking the first Moon landing was labelled a gimmick by courtiers. Documents just released by the National Archives reveal that the Queen had her own reservations about sending a royal message to the Moon in July 1969. As final preparations for…
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