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8 hours ago · You are a source of inspiration, reassurance and pride – and I salute you all. I am deeply honoured to join you all on Armed Forces Day. Whether in this country or overseas, we celebrate the service of the men and women in our military and thank you all for everything you do to protect this country of ours. We also remember those who have ...
4 days ago · The dark days of the Second World War were little different. As bombs fell on Buckingham Palace in 1940, the royal family refused to go into hiding. “I am glad we have been bombed,” Queen Elizabeth remarked. “Now we can look the East End in the eye.” With the threat of a German invasion looming, pressure mounted to evacuate the royals ...
6 hours ago · The British royal family finds itself navigating turbulent waters as key figures within the monarchy confront significant health challenges and scandals. Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, have become the essential pillars on which the monarchy's future rests, according to royal experts. This precarious situation underscores the fragility of the institution ...
8 hours ago · BBC News. 2 minutes ago. A new portrait of King Charles wearing military uniform has been released to commemorate Armed Forces Day. The picture - taken in the Grand Corridor of Windsor Castle ...
8 hours ago · 29 June 2024 • 12:01am. The Queen has hailed the military families who “keep the home fires burning” in her first Armed Forces Day message. She also paid tribute to the “determination ...
1 day ago · King George V and Queen Mary were the first royals to attend in 1907 before they ascended the throne. Three years later, George V was asked by then secretary for the Wimbledon Club George Hillyard to take on the role of president at the All England Club and present trophies to the winners. The tradition has been carried out by royals into the ...
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Apr 16, 2016 · Accession describes the event of a new Sovereign taking the throne upon the death of the previous King or Queen. A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies and is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in St James's Palace.
