Queen Elizabeth II

New photo exhibition shows Queen, Camilla and William in remarkable mirrored portraits

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1st August 2015
A new exhibition which begins this month at Eleven in London titled The Queen’s People is set to show some of Britain’s high office holders in their traditional outfits, using a photographic technique inspired by 17th century portrait painting. The collection of photographs, which will go on display from 19th August – 19th September this year, are all produced in the same…
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Britain's Oldest Hospice Granted Royal Status

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27th July 2015
Founded in 1891 by Colonel William Hoar, Trinity Hospice was established to care, in his words, “for the man who is neither curable nor incurable, but simply dying”. The Queen Mother served as its Royal Patron for 76 years. The Duchess of Cornwall became the Royal Patron in July 2006. Trinity Hospice is one of four hospices Her Royal Highness serves as Royal Patron. She also supports other…
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Prince Charles awards Royal Agricultural University graduates with degrees

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25th July 2015
Cirencester welcomed a very special visitor on Friday as The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the town to present graduates from the Royal Agricultural University with their degrees. The graduation ceremony took place at St John the Baptist’s Church in Market Place and was also attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Cirencester as well as the High Sheriff and local councillors. Prince Charles…
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Duchy of Lancaster affords The Queen a bump in pay with an 18% increase

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23rd July 2015
The Queen’s annual income from her private Duchy of Lancaster estate has risen to £16m, an increase of 18%, or £2.4m, on 2014, accounts reveal. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the current Duke of Lancaster. The title Duke of Lancaster continues to be used, even for a female monarch. The Duchy of Lancaster is a royal duchy held in trust for the Sovereign. It is used to provide income for the…
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