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State and ceremonial

New Black Rod is a woman – Sarah Clarke makes parliamentary first

Parliamentary history has been made today, as a woman was appointed to the position of Black Rod: Sarah Clarke will take on the role. Ms. Clarke will formally take on

Fri 17 November, 2017

European Royals

Felipe says Brexit ‘saddens’ Spain & ‘acceptable agreement’ can be found for Gibraltar

In an address to Parliament today at the beginning of his British State Visit, King Felipe of Spain has said Brexit saddens him and his people, and that an ‘acceptable

Wed 12 July, 2017

History posts

Remember, remember the 5th November…James I and Bonfire Night

An unusal celebration that is only found in the UK, Bonfire Night – sometimes called Guy Fawkes Night – is celebrated on 5th November each year. But what is Bonfire

Mon 02 November, 2015