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Royal correspondent 5 News : mentor John Schofield Trust : Co-founder ITN Social Mobility Network : Ultimate News Quiz : #flagdujour
April 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
#flags #flagdujour the King back at work at Windsor Castle
April 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I declare #Spring open
March 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#Heathrow 5 News
March 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#flags #flagdujour #StPatricksDay an interesting one, contested, disputed … and part of the Union Jack, unlike the cross of St David (also controversial!)
March 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
#Ukraine summit : Lancaster House, despite its location between BP and Clarence House, was never used as a Royal Palace. It is owned by the government and used for conferences and summits … and by film crews.
March 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
March 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
#flags #flagdujour the Royal Standard in winter sunshine at both Clarence House and Buckingham Palace (Double Standards)
February 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
#flags #flagdujour #ValentinesDay Friesland in Holland - they are actually lilies but we can make an exception today
February 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
February 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#flags #flagdujour about to celebrate its 60th birthday #Canada
February 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#flags #flagdujour the historical colours used by protestors in #Belarus
January 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, joined survivors from the Holocaust and subsequent genocides this afternoon to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pics: Sam Churchill and the HMDT
January 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Princess Kate reunited with those she photographed in her Holocaust memorial project five years ago.

people.com/kate-middlet...
Kate Middleton Has Emotional Reunion with Holocaust Survivors She Previously Photographed at Memorial Event
Kate Middleton emotionally reunited with two Holocaust survivors she previously photographed at a ceremony commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day.
people.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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King Charles III became the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz when he walked in the footsteps of 1.1 million men, women and children who were transported to the Nazi concentration and extermination camp and put to death
‘A sacred moment’: King Charles is first monarch to visit Auschwitz
www.thetimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The King has sent a personal message of congratulations to President Trump, reflecting on the enduring ‘special relationship’, according to Buckingham Palace
January 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#flags #flagdujour the President’s is blue, the Vice President’s is white
January 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
#Oxford #Farming Conference - Sec of State departs amid protest: more on 5 News at 5
January 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#armsdujour the new King of #Denmark has changed the Royal Coat of Arms to give #Greenland (polar bear) greater prominence. Coincidentally (?) comes as Trump renews his claim that it should be an American possession …
January 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
‘For a life given in service’ - the King has presented the first Elizabeth Emblems today, in memory of civilians who have died in the line of public duty. 5 News at 5 for my report on a poignant day at Windsor Castle
December 10, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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The Prince of Wales met President-elect Donald Trump at the UK ambassador’s residence in Paris tonight.
Trump said William was “doing a fantastic job”.
The pair met after joining other world leaders at the reopening ceremony for Notre Dame Cathedral, where William also met FLOTUS Dr Jill Biden
December 7, 2024 at 8:56 PM
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NEW: The Queen has been suffering from pneumonia, she told guests at Buckingham Palace. Camilla is only taking part in certain elements of the state visit as she continues to recover from what has previously only been referred to as a “viral chest infection” by palace aides.
December 3, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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Catherine, Princess of Wales joins King Charles III and Prince William at the Qatar State Visit Ceremonial Welcome on Horse Guards. #royal #princesskate #katemiddleton #princessofwales #princewilliam #princeofwales #statevisit #statevisitqatar #SonyAlpha
December 3, 2024 at 3:29 PM