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Palaces to host largest-ever exhibition of Queen's wardrobe

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5th February 2016
The Queen’s official residences are to host the largest-ever exhibition of The Queen’s wardrobe starting on 21 April, Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. Beginning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official Scottish residence, the exhibition will show a selection of Her Majesty’s dresses and accessories from significant occasions throughout her reign.
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By Royal Appointment: Supplying the Royal Family

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26th January 2016
In this new blog series, Royal Central will be looking at some of the famous names that supply their goods and services to the Royal Family and their Households. Which brand of tea does The Queen prefer? Who produces the Duke of Edinburgh’s glasses? What’s the…
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Profile: Sir Stuart Peach - the next head of HM Armed Forces

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22nd January 2016
The Ministry of Defence has announced that a senior RAF officer is to become the next Chief of Defence Staff, the individual charged with leading all three Armed Forces in the UK. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, 59, will succeed General Sir Nick Houghton in the summer, marking the first time in six years that a member of the RAF has taken the top job. His appointment comes somewhat as a…
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Queen arrives in Malta for three day state visit

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26th November 2015
The Queen alongside her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Malta on Thursday for the start of her three day state visit of the country; where she will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Queen is being accompanied by her son – the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for the duration of the trip where Charles will make a speech on climate change at…
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The Queen urges unity in Church of England Synod speech

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24th November 2015
The Queen has inaugurated the Tenth General Synod of the Church of England, following a service at Westminster Abbey this morning. Arriving with the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty looked radiant as she took her seat in a grey and cream striped tweed jacket and hat amongst the hundreds of religious leaders and worshippers gathered for the pre-Synod Eucharist. During the service, presided over…
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