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Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

A new UK-wide independent charity, the Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established on the occasion of the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth to honour her lifelong commitment to public service. His Majesty The King has accepted the Royal Patronage of the Trust, which will bring the late Queen’s values to life for present and future generations. The Trust is one of three related memorial projects—alongside a national memorial in St James’s Park and a digital memorial—to honour her legacy…

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The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America followed by a Royal Visit by The King to Bermuda

The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America followed by a Royal Visit by The King to Bermuda

On advice of His Majesty’s Government, and at the invitation of The President of the United States, The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America. Their Majesties’ programme will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The King will then continue to Bermuda to undertake His Majesty’s first Royal Visit as Monarch to a British Overseas…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France

King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France

Photo by: Crown Copyright The State Visit will highlight the strength of the U.K.’s bilateral relationship with France, demonstrating the many ways the two countries are working together, whether that be to promote and protect biodiversity, combat climate change, strengthen security and defence ties in response to the conflict in Ukraine or recognise outstanding literary achievement. Their Majesties’ visit will also include engagements highlighting sustainability and the power of community – key themes of importance to the citizens of both…

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Extra bank holiday approved to mark King’s coronation

Extra bank holiday approved to mark King’s coronation

Bank holiday proclaimed in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III The Prime Minister has decided to proclaim an additional bank holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III next year. The bank holiday will fall on Monday 8 May, following the Coronation on Saturday 6 May. In line with the bank holiday to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, this will be an opportunity for families and communities across the…

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Unveiling the First Official Effigy of King Charles III on a Coinage Collection Honouring Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Unveiling the First Official Effigy of King Charles III on a Coinage Collection Honouring Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

New coins featuring the portrait of King Charles have been revealed, with a 50p carrying his image entering general circulation within weeks. The coins follow centuries of tradition with the monarch now facing left – the opposite way to his predecessor. As with previous British kings, and unlike the Queen, he wears no crown. King Charles personally approved the effigy, and was understood to be pleased with the likeness. Today we are honoured to reveal the first official effigy of…

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Princess Diana’s Ford Escort sells for £650K at auction

Princess Diana’s Ford Escort sells for £650K at auction

Photo: Silverstone Auctions A car which was used by the late Diana, Princess of Wales has sold for £650,000 at auction. Princess Diana, who died nearly 25 years ago, drove the black Ford Escort RS Turbo for nearly three years from August 1985. She was pictured with the car outside the boutique shops of Chelsea and in Kensington. The car, registration C462FHK, was eventually sold by Silverstone Auctions in Warwickshire to a buyer in Cheshire. This historic black Ford Escort…

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Prince William and Duchess Kate unveil first official portrait together: See the painting

Prince William and Duchess Kate unveil first official portrait together: See the painting

Image: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, 2022 by Jamie Coreth. Credit, Jamie Coreth/Fine Art Commissions. The first official portrait of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, by award-winning British artist Jamie Coreth, has gone on public display at the Fitzwilliam Museum. The Duke and Duchess had the opportunity to view the painting, commissioned in 2021 by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, on Thursday 23 June. During their visit, Their Royal Highnesses met with Jamie Coreth, supporters of the project,…

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Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their first child – a son

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their first child – a son

Crown Copyright Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie was safely delivered of a son today, 9th February 2021, at 0855hrs at The Portland Hospital. Jack Brooksbank was present. The baby weighs 8lbs 1oz. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, Sarah, Duchess of York, and Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank have been informed and are delighted with the news. This is Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s first child, The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York’s first…

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The Queen confers the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Sir Thomas Moore

The Queen confers the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Sir Thomas Moore

Today The Queen conferred the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Tom Moore at an Investiture at Windsor Castle. ‪In April, World War Two veteran, Captain Sir Tom Moore embarked on 100 laps of his garden with the aim to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together and has now raised over £32 million for the NHS, and inspired so many people along the way. ‬ ‪Today Captain Sir Tom Moore’s incredible fundraising achievements were recognised with a Knighthood.‬ The Queen awarded Captain Sir…

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A statement from Her Majesty The Queen: Queen agrees ‘transition’ for Harry and Meghan

A statement from Her Majesty The Queen: Queen agrees ‘transition’ for Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Madame Tussauds London, on 17 July 2019 Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family. My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family…

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