InsightKing Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

Can The Queen retire but not abdicate?

At 91-years-old and no signs of slowing down, many wonder how much longer The Queen can or will go on. Very few people believe Her Majesty will ever abdicate the throne which she has held since the age of 25. When still a Princess, Elizabeth said in a 1947 speech: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.” But what comes…
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InsightPrince & Princess of Wales

Who is Catherine Quinn – the new Private Secretary to the Duchess of Cambridge?

The Duchess of Cambridge has appointed Catherine Quinn to be her new Private Secretary, replacing Rebecca Priestley who leaves in the Summer. But who is Ms Quinn, and what will she bring to The Royal Family? Photo Credit: Saïd Business School, Catherine Quinn is currently head of the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, and it is understood she will take up her role as the new…
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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh to conduct his final engagement as he retires today

The Duke of Edinburgh will conduct his final engagement today before retirement as he meets Royal Marines who have overcome a huge 1664 mile trek. The 96-year-old will attend The Captain General’s Parade in the afternoon which will mark the end of his public duties. Prince Philip was appointed Captain General of the Royal Marines on 2nd June 1953, in succession to the late King George…
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British Royals

Channel 4 to air Diana tapes despite complaints

Between 1992 and 1993, Diana, Princess of Wales was recorded in a series of tapes by Peter Settelen who was her voice coach. Channel 4 have used these clips in order to create a new documentary ‘Diana: in her own words’. Despite pleas from Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, for Channel 4 to cancel the airing of the footage in order to show respect to the Princes William and Harry and to…
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