British Royals

Anne, Camilla, Catherine and Sophie create a rota to visit The Queen so she is not alone

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18th April 2021
The Royal Family have agreed to a rota system which will ensure The Queen is not alone following the death of Prince Philip. Spearheaded by Princess Anne, the rota will assign members of The Royal Family to Windsor Castle at designated times to keep the monarch company. The easing of lockdown restrictions in the past week means it is now possible for different members of Her Majesty’s…
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British Royals

Period of national mourning in the UK officially comes to an end as The Royal Family continues to grieve

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18th April 2021
The eight day period of national mourning has come to an end in the UK with flags on buildings being returned to full mast. However, as is to be expected, The Royal Family continues to grieve at Windsor and are officially still in a state of mourning. This royal mourning period will last well into next week meaning there will be no official engagements before then. As part of the…
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Prince Philip

Canadian national commemorative ceremony in honour of Prince Philip takes place

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18th April 2021
Like many other Commonwealth nations, Canada held a commemorative service in honour of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Held at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, after the funeral at Windsor finished, it celebrated the Duke’s life and his relationship with Canada.  The ceremony was held at an empty cathedral, with all watching remotely due to Covid. It was led by the Dean of…
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My favourite Prince Philip moment: a grandfatherly moment on the London Tube

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17th April 2021
As part of our obituary coverage marking the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Royal Central team are reliving some of their favourite moments involving His Royal Highness. In this article, Senior Royal Reporter Jess Ilse talks us through her most memorable moment. I’ve always admired Prince Philip’s commitment to work and family, and he’s always been one of my favourite…
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