CoronavirusQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen and her most trusted aide, 'Tall Paul', quarantine together at Windsor Castle

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24th March 2020
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have been quarantined together at Windsor Castle amidst the coronavirus crisis, which has now seen the UK placed in an effective lockdown situation. Her Majesty & His Royal Highness are joined in isolation by some of their most trusted aides including Page of the Backstairs, Paul Whybrew, and the monarch’s personal adviser, Angela Kelly. Mr Whybrew is…
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The Queen set to address the nation in television address

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22nd March 2020
The Queen looks set to address the nation in a rare television address at some point within the next few weeks. According to reports, Her Majesty is “waiting for the right moment” to deliver a speech in an effort to calm nerves amidst the coronavirus crisis. Buckingham Palace has been in talks with 10 Downing Street discussing the possibility of a televised speech. With the exception…
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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 and…
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