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ICYMI: All the Queen's Outfits from Royal Ascot 2019

The Queen had a good Ascot and so did the bookies, thanks in part to the now customary practice of predicting the colour of the royal hat in carriage number one. Betting on the Queen’s choice of topper is as much a part of Ascot as the royal procession itself and this year, Her Majesty kept everyone on their toes by favouring one shade in particular. ICYMI or even if you didn’t and…
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The Queen is joined by all her children for the Order of the Garter ceremony

The traditional Order of the Garter service is taking place in Windsor this afternoon with all four of the Queen’s children taking part. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal, who are all members of the Order, have joined Elizabeth II for the event. The Duke of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra of Kent are also at the traditional…
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Questions as US Ambassador to the UK appears to use mobile phone during the Queen's D-Day speech

The US ambassador to the UK has faced criticism after he appeared to film the Queen during her speech at D-Day commemorations at Portsmouth today. Woody Johnson, who was sitting behind the Queen, was seen holding his mobile phone up throughout the short address which took place in front of world leaders. Ambassador Johnson hasn’t commented on his actions. However, there has been some criticism…
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President Trump and the Queen: the photos from the official welcome at Buckingham Palace

There was pomp, there was ceremony and there were lots of smiles. The US State Visit to the United Kingdom began officially at Buckingham Palace as President Donald J. Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump, were welcomed to the UK by the Queen. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were first to greet the President and his wife as they arrived in the grounds of the Palace by helicopter.
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