June is Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. A member of that group was Alan Turing, the man whose early computer helped crack the German Enigma code, shortening the Second…
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Prince Charles and CamillaRoyal News
De Gaulle’s ‘Appel’ speech marked by Charles, Camilla & Macron as London gets Légion d’honneur
Prince Charles and Camilla received French President Emmanuel Macron at Clarence House today, marking 80 years since Charles de Gaulle’s ‘Appel’ speech. The Prince and Duchess returned to London from…
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At 9pm on 8th May 1945, King George VI addressed the nation, giving his VE Day speech to mark the surrender of Germany in World War Two. His message saw…
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History postsThe Windsors
Royal Rewind: Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret celebrate VE Day incognito
On 8th May 1945, VE Day marked the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces, ending World War II in Europe. It came a week after Hitler’s suicide…
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Royal NewsThe Queen and Prince Philip
The Queen secretly visits MI5 to thank staff for keeping the UK safe
Her Majesty paid an unannounced visit to MI5 headquarters in London today, where she praised staff for their ‘tireless work’ in British security. The Queen was given a tour of…
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Prince Charles and CamillaRoyal News
Prince Charles commemorates 75th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden in Netherlands
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeThe Prince Of Wales spent the day in The Netherlands today, for engagements related to World War II: he joined Princess Beatrix for the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden…
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Prince Charles and CamillaRoyal NewsState and ceremonial
Prince Charles and Camilla attend #D-Day75 services in France
Today, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended a series of events in Normandy today commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces invaded Nazi-occupied France. The…
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Prince Charles and CamillaRoyal NewsThe Queen and Prince Philip
Queen & Prince Charles commemorate 75th years since the D-Day Landings in Portsmouth
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeThe Queen and Prince of Wales commemorated the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Portsmouth today. They were joined by 16 world leaders, including President Trump, President Macron, Prime…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
William & Kate in Coventry: cathedral visit, fake operation & sick bag for poor well-wisher!
Today saw The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Coventry, including stops at the war-damaged cathedral, Coventry University, where they witnessed a fake appendectomy, and a local cafe. Embed from…
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The Duke of Kent has completed a two-day visit to Norway as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to mark the sacrifice made by the British armed forces in…
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Prince Charles and CamillaRoyal News
Prince Charles & Camilla attend the Battle of Britain memorial service at Westminster Abbey
The heir to the throne, The Prince of Wales, and his wife, Camilla, attended a service of Thanksgiving and Rededication of the Battle of Britain on Sunday. Prince Charles is…
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Royal NewsThe Earl and Countess of Wessex
Earl of Wessex commemorates the Battle for Hill 112 in Normandy
The Earl of Wessex has attended a commemoration service at Cote 112 Memorial in Normandy to pay homage to the British soldiers who died during the Battle for Hill 112…