The Queen

Does Boris Johnson’s Catholicism ban him from picking CoE bishops?

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Does a Catholic wedding bar PM from picking Church of England bishops? Archaic law meaning Boris Johnson cannot advise the Queen on their selection leaves No 10 officials baffled Boris Johnson married Carrie Symonds in a Roman Catholic ceremony  The Prime Minister was baptised a Catholic but confirmed in Eton an Anglican  He got married … Read more

Does Boris Johnson’s Catholicism ban him from picking CoE bishops?

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Does a Catholic wedding bar PM from picking Church of England bishops? Archaic law meaning Boris Johnson cannot advise the Queen on their selection leaves No 10 officials baffled Boris Johnson married Carrie Symonds in a Roman Catholic ceremony  The Prime Minister was baptised a Catholic but confirmed in Eton an Anglican  He got married … Read more

Exploring the revamped playground at Sandringham inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge

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Adventures at Sandringham: Exploring the revamped playground inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge at the Queen’s Norfolk estate The old adventure playground at the Queen’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk has had a revamp  It was inspired by a garden designed by the Duchess of Cambridge at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show  The centrepiece is a … Read more

Exploring the revamped playground at Sandringham inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge

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Adventures at Sandringham: Exploring the revamped playground inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge at the Queen’s Norfolk estate The old adventure playground at the Queen’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk has had a revamp  It was inspired by a garden designed by the Duchess of Cambridge at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show  The centrepiece is a … Read more

Parties, pageants and pop concerts and huge Sunday lunch are among events to mark Queen’s 70 years 

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Flag-waving crowds joyously thronging the streets and full-blown displays of pageantry may seem a distant memory. But after the dolour of the pandemic and lockdowns, at last the nation is set to come together next year in a great celebration of the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee. It will see everything from glittering royal showpieces to … Read more

Parties, pageants and pop concerts and huge Sunday lunch are among events to mark Queen’s 70 years 

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Flag-waving crowds joyously thronging the streets and full-blown displays of pageantry may seem a distant memory. But after the dolour of the pandemic and lockdowns, at last the nation is set to come together next year in a great celebration of the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee. It will see everything from glittering royal showpieces to … Read more

Princess Diana’s wedding dress goes on display at Kensington Palace

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Princess Diana’s breathtaking wedding dress has gone on display at Kensington Palace ahead of a new royal fashion exhibition.   Royal Style in the Making, which opens tomorrow, will feature never-before-seen items from the archives of some of the most celebrated royal couturiers, set alongside examples of the stylish ensembles created for Princess Diana, the Queen … Read more

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Four-day bank holiday CONFIRMED for next summer

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Thursday June 2, 2022 The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour): Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Parade to mark The Queen’s official birthday, usually held on the second Saturday in June. Beginning at Buckingham Palace, the Parade will move down The Mall to Horse Guard’s … Read more