British RoyalsHistoryHistory

'Once more a supreme test has to be faced': George VI's words on D-Day

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5th June 2019
As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to free Europe from…
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The Sussexes

President Trump calls Harry a "terrific guy" and Meghan "really nice" in new interview

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5th June 2019
A few days after remarking that he didn’t know the Duchess of Sussex could be “nasty” when discussing him, the President of the United States has praised both the American royal and her husband, the Duke of Sussex in a new interview with Piers Morgan set to air this morning on Good Morning Britain. When discussing Prince Harry, the President said, “I think he’s a terrific…
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British RoyalsState & Ceremonial

Who were the guests at last night's state banquet?

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4th June 2019
Day one of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom ended with a regal state banquet at Buckingham Palace. So, who were the guests that toasted to The Queen and President? The British Royal Family was represented by Her Majesty The Queen, the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of York, Earl and Countess…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

President Trump and the Queen: the photos from the official welcome at Buckingham Palace

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3rd June 2019
There was pomp, there was ceremony and there were lots of smiles. The US State Visit to the United Kingdom began officially at Buckingham Palace as President Donald J. Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump, were welcomed to the UK by the Queen. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were first to greet the President and his wife as they arrived in the grounds of the Palace by helicopter.
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