Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen dines with Prime Minister at Chequers for first time in 18 years

Due to the nature of their work, Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister often meet, usually at Buckingham Palace, or occasionally at a Downing Street function. The Monarch also invites the serving Prime Minister to Balmoral every summer, but it is unusual to see Her Majesty at Chequers, since her last visit was 18 years ago. This makes Mr Cameron the first Prime Minister to invite The Queen to his…
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Pippa Middleton talks about the Royal Wedding

The 30-year-old was catapulted to international fame on the morning of the royal wedding in April 2011 and since then has become one of the most followed women in the world. "As I have found out, recognition has its upside, its downside and – you may say – its backside," she joked, as she spoke at a dinner held by Women in Advertising and Communications London Group, at London's…
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The Queen to name new aircraft carrier

The ship, which is the most complex warship ever built in the UK, will be named with a traditional champagne christening. The ceremony will be held on July 4th at Rosyth dockyard, in Fife, where the ship is being assembled. Thousands are expected to attend the ceremony, among those the crew and workers who built the vessel. Over 7, 000 jobs were created at more than 100 different companies across…
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The Queen reveals she keeps her BAFTA on top of her television

As she welcomed stars from the world of dramatic arts to Buckingham Palace on Monday evening, the 87-year-old monarch explained to Steve McQueen where her honorary award is kept. "I couldn't help looking at mine which I keep on my, above the television," she told the 12 Years a Slave director, as they discussed Sunday's BAFTA award ceremony. Standing next to the director…
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