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Kate makes surprise Platinum Jubilee visit to special patronage

The Duchess of Cambridge made an unannounced visit to Evelina London on Friday night, visiting patients and their families who could not attend the public Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Evelina London tweeted the news on Saturday afternoon, writing that “We received a very special surprise last night! Our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, dropped in for a private visit to meet our…
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The Princess Royal arrives at the Epsom Derby with her family to huge cheers from a jubilant crowd

The Princess Royal arrived at Epsom Downs Racecourse to loud cheers as the racegoers showed their appreciation to The Queen and the Royal Family. Her Majesty was unable to attend The Derby in person, sending Princess Anne instead to lead the festivities. Dressed in a light green coat with a matching hat, HRH was greeted at the entrance to the newly renamed Queen Elizabeth II stand by the…
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The symbolic sword that is always presented when the Royal Family heads to St. Paul's

While members of the Royal Family are always greeted warmly whenever they visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, there is also an important tradition that takes place. When the Monarch enters the City of London in State, they are welcomed by the Lord Mayor of London with the Pearl Sword which they then touch. When The Queen touches the hilt, it is meant to be a representation of her authority over…
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Who was at the Service of Thanksgiving?

The Prince of Wales led the members of the Royal Family in honouring The Queen at Friday’s Service of Thanksgiving, one of the few events where the full family, working and non-working members alike, were in attendance to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Here’s a full…
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex join the Royal Family publicly for first time in two years

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first public appearance alongside members of the Royal Family on Friday morning, attending the Service of Thanksgiving in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In what was probably one of the most highly-anticipated moments of the entire Platinum Jubilee weekend, Harry and Meghan returned to the UK two years after stepping down as senior…
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