Queen Elizabeth II

Police called on The Queen for not wearing a seat belt

As The Queen travelled to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament in her car, rather the traditional coach, she broke the law most have to abide by when she did not wear a seatbelt. The West Yorkshire Police received a call from a concerned citizen who spotted Her Majesty travelling with her son, Prince Charles through London. The caller told the West Yorkshire Police that despite the law…
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After her speech and a quick outfit change, The Queen arrives at Ascot in time for first race

The Queen has arrived at Royal Ascot just just in time for the first race of the day after spending the morning officially opening the United Kingdom’s Parliament. The 91-year-old Monarch delivered her speech at this morning’s State Opening of Parliament with was a dressed down affair. Dressed in a cornflower blue dress and matching hat, Her Majesty ditched her robes for this…
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Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London after contracting an infection. Buckingham Palace have said that Prince Philip was admitted to hospital last night as a precautionary measure. The 96-year-old Duke is said to be in good spirits but…
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The Queen takes Conservative MP hostage at Buckingham Palace

The Queen has taken a Conservative Member of Parliament hostage at Buckingham Palace whilst she delivers her speech at the Palace of Westminster. Chris Heaton-Harris, MP for Daventry, is being ‘held captive’ at the Palace and will be released once the Monarch has been safely returned from the State Opening of Parliament. Mr Heaton-Harris arrived at Buckingham Palace before The Queen…
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attend Trooping the Colour ceremony

The Queen’s Birthday Parade, Trooping the Colour, took place today in Central London to mark Her Majesty’s official 91st birthday on Saturday. Embed from Getty Images Dressed in a pale blue dress and matching hat, the 91-year-old monarch took the salute at Horseguards Parade and inspected her guards as she does every year. With celebration comes commemoration, however, as the ceremony…
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