British Royals

Queen Camilla encourages people to enjoy the Big Lunch as community celebrations get under way

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31st May 2024
The Queen has encouraged everyone to get out and join their neighbours and friends for the Big Lunch this weekend. Her Majesty is urging people across the UK to enjoy two days of community celebrations focused on sharing food and company with those living near them. Queen Camilla celebrates at a Big Lunch (Photo: the Eden Project) The Big Lunch is an annual event which sees neighbours…
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King Charles III dissolves parliament

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30th May 2024
The King has formally dissolved parliament as the UK prepares for a general election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told King Charles III on May 22nd that he intended to call an election with the poll taking place on July 4th 2024. Parliament was prorogued days later and…
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Duke of Edinburgh reveals secret that means he "came properly prepared" for busy week in Scotland

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26th May 2024
The Duke of Edinburgh has stepped in to represent his brother, King Charles, at an important Scottish event. Prince Edward served as Lord High Commissioner this week at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took part in the Ceremony of the Keys where they received the keys of the city from the Lord Provost to open the week . The Duke…
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State Opening of Parliament scheduled for Queen Camilla's birthday

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22nd May 2024
The State Opening of Parliament will take place on the birthday of Queen Camilla. The UK goes to the polls on July 4th 2024 after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, asked Charles III to dissolve parliament and The King gave his assent. It means a new administration should take shape on July 5th 2024 and the new parliament will meet for the first time on July 9th 2024. The State Opening of…
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A queen admits to a secret in a garden inspired by seclusion

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21st May 2024
It’s a fictional tale that includes a version of a very famous consort and now Bridgerton has encouraged another queen to admit to a secret of her own. Queen Camilla revealed she watched series one of the Netflix hit as she toured a garden inspired by the programme. A queen who stood in for a poorly king Queen Charlotte plays a part in the fictionalised telling of the ton but…
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