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The royal recognition given to the work of Professor Stephen Hawking

Professor Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76, was one of Britain’s greatest ever scientists but despite being given many honours, he declined a knighthood. However, that didn’t stop him developing an apparently relaxed relationship with the Queen. As the world pays tributes to one of its all-time great thinkers, let’s look back at the times royalty celebrated Professor…
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The entire Royal Family to attend Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey

The entire Royal Family will attend a Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on 12th March to mark Commonwealth Day Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, will be accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge…
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The Queen sending private message of condolence to Reverend Billy Graham's family

Her Majesty The Queen will be sending a private message of condolence to the family of American Reverend Billy Graham who died at the age of 99 yesterday at his home in North Carolina from natural causes. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Her Majesty would be sending along her sympathies to the Graham family. A spokesperson told Fox News, “The Queen will be sending a private message of…
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The Queen gives rare film talk about her coronation

In the 65 years of her reign — 66 this February — Her Majesty The Queen has seldom given a formal interview to anyone. The closest anyone has gotten was Rolf Harris, with whom she agreed to some small talk while he filmed the painting of her portrait. Likewise the only time people will see her speak at length of any topic is during the annual Christmas message, which is one of the few…
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