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National Trust announces plan for Queen's Platinum Jubilee planting

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21st February 2022
The Isle of Wight is home to many areas of pristine natural beauty, and the National Trust recently announced a special tree would be planted to honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the island’s Mottistone Village Green. Gardener Ed Hinch from the Isle of Wight’s Mottistone Gardens and Estate will plant a walnut tree in the village as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project, the…
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2022 was supposed to be The Queen's annus mirabilis - so far it has been anything but

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20th February 2022
After the challenges of the recent past, this was meant to be party time. The Royal Family went into 2022 with a sparkling Platinum Jubilee on the horizon. History would be made as The Queen became the only British Monarch to celebrate a reign spanning 70 years and the festivities would bring a much needed fizz to the Firm. That was the plan. The reality has been very different, so far. Just…
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The Queen tests positive for Covid-19

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20th February 2022
The Queen has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Sunday morning that the 95-year-old monarch has contracted coronavirus which she has spent the last two years trying to avoid. A spokesperson said Her Majesty expects to continue light duties at Windsor. The Queen continues to receive around the clock medical attention…
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Prince Charles teams up with Princess Anne for his first engagement post-Covid

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17th February 2022
Princess Anne has joined Prince Charles for his first in-person engagement since he contracted Covid-19 for a second time. The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal were at St. James’s Palace in Westminster to give out The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes. After presenting the awards,on February 17 2022, both royals spent time chatting with winners in the Queen Anne Room. While not often on…
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