Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

State Banquet for China State Visit held at Buckingham Palace

On Tuesday evening, The Queen gave a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for The President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan. Before the Banquet, Tuesday evening’s guests were traditionally received by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh shaking their hands and exchanging a quick greeting. Her Majesty looked stunning in a white tulle banquet…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen leads the official welcome for Chinese State Visit

There has been a royal welcome for the President of China and his wife as they officially begin their State Visit to the United Kingdom. The Queen formally welcomed President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan at Horse Guards Parade this morning. The Chinese President and his wife arrived in London last night and stayed at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London, Just before noon today, the Prince of…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen responds to frustrated American's letter of request

Her Majesty The Queen is used to receiving thousands of letters each year with many that are often requests for her to attend an official opening, inviting her to tea or even be a part of a young child’s birthday party. Recently though, The Queen received one such letter from across the pond from a frustrated American, kindly asking Her Majesty to take the USA back after becoming sick and…
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The Kents

The Duke and Duchess of Kent: a brief history

In this piece, we take a brief look at The Duke and The Duchess of Kent. Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick was born in 1935, the first born of Prince George, and Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece; this makes The Duke first cousin to both The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke of Kent pictured here in 2009. His siblings are Prince Michael of Kent, and Princess…
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