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Coronavirus hits some of the UK's most famous royal tourist attractions

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20th March 2020
The spread of coronavirus and social distancing measures to contain it have led to another major change in royal life. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is suspended for the forseeable future.In a short statement on Friday morning, it was announced that ”in line with Government advice to avoid mass gatherings, it has been agreed that the ceremonial Changing of the Guard at…
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Princess Beatrice to have no guests at her wedding if it goes ahead in May

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19th March 2020
Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will not be permitted to have any guests present should it go ahead in May as planned.New guidance from the Church of England states that the number of people attending church weddings during the coronavirus crisis should be limited to the legal minimum of five.These five people consist of the priest, the bride, the groom…
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Buckingham Palace confirms cancellation of State Visit

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19th March 2020
The Emperor and Empress of Japan won’t now make a State Visit to the United Kingdom this Spring. Confirmation that the visit was off came from Buckingham Palace which said the event would be rescheduled for a later date.Emperor Naruhito was due to make his first State Visit since he ascended the Chrysanthemem Throne last year. However, given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it has now…
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The Queen's weekly audience with Boris Johnson to be conducted over the telephone for foreseeable future

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18th March 2020
The Queen’s weekly audiences with Prime Minister Boris Johnson are to be held over the telephone for the forseeable future.The development comes as the monarch, who turns 94-years-old next month, decamped to Windsor away from the hustle-and-bustle of Central London during the coronavirus pandemic.i-Images/PoolMr Johnson is unlikely to make the journey to Windsor every week to…
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