Queen Elizabeth II

24 million people in the UK tune in to watch The Queen's Address to the Commonwealth

Around 24 million people tuned in to watch The Queen’s Address to the Commonwealth in the UK on Sunday evening. The true figure of those who watched Her Majesty’s speech will be much higher though, as viewing figures do not take in to account those watching online or overseas. Catch-up services are also not included in the overnight figures. 14.06m watched the address on BBC One, with…
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The Queen's moving address to the Commonwealth in full

The Queen has delivered a moving and deeply personal address to the citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Speaking to millions of people around the globe, Her Majesty praised this working in the healthcare sector, as well as other key workers battling on through the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen’s Address in full I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly…
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Princess Anne and Family

Old lady mistakes Prince Charles wearing a kilt for Princess Anne

An old lady once mistook the Prince of Wales wearing a kilt for his younger sister, the Princess Royal. In a hilarious video posted to Twitter, Princess Anne can be seen recalling a time when her brother wearing a kilt caused some confusion in a care home for the elderly. Her Royal Highness recalled the anecdote during an engagement in 2012 when she was invited to speak at a debate about…
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REVEALED: Queen's cameraman dressed head-to-toe in protective equipment to guard the monarch during TV address

Unprecedented precautions were undertaken in anticipation of The Queen’s address to the nation this week. Her Majesty pre-recorded her rare television address earlier this week at Windsor Castle, with the message being broadcast on Sunday at 8pm. To ensure the 93-year-old monarch was not placed in a situation with any unnecessary risks, Her Majesty’s personal doctors gave their advice on…
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