Queen Elizabeth II

Operation Unicorn is now underway as The Queen dies in Scotland

Her Majesty The Queen has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and Operation Unicorn is now underway.Operation Unicorn was organised if The Queen was to die in Scotland, which, sadly, has now taken place.Immediate business in the Scottish Parliament has been suspended to prepare for the state funeral.A 10-day mourning period will now be underway.Her body will be transferred to…
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British Royals

The Queen cancels Privy Council meeting on doctor's advice

The Queen has cancelled a planned meeting of the Privy Council on medical advice.Her Majesty had been due to hold a meeting on the evening of September 7th 2022 but, just before it was set to start, Buckingham Palace confirmed doctors had advised rest.Royal officials said ”After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest. This means that…
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Features

Balmoral's royal history - from holiday home to political setting

Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, is getting a global close up as The Queen appoints the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign at the Scottish residence.Liz Truss accepted Her Majesty’s invitation to form a government in a short meeting at Balmoral, on September 6th 2022, the first time that the appointment of a Prime Minister has taken place at this royal home.And it’s put…
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British Royals

The Queen to miss the Braemar Games

The Queen is to miss one of the favourite parts of her stay in Scotland.Royal officials have confirmed that Her Majesty won’t attend the Braemar gathering, a staple in her Balmoral diary. The Prince of Wales will be present at the games.It was confirmed on September 2nd 2022 that The Queen would miss the gathering, for her comfort. It comes just days after it was announced that the…
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