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Simon Vigar
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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
It replaced this. Fun fact, the Stars & Stripes also began life as a defaced British red ensign.
February 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#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
The flag of Washington DC is based on the arms of George Washington’s English ancestors
January 20, 2025 at 4:01 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
The ram represents the Faroe Islands. The three blue lions of Denmark featured on the arms of the late Prince Philip, reflecting his ancestry.
January 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#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
November 30, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Cuteness klaxon! 5 News at 5 for the latest RSPCA stats on winter abandonments. Thanks to all @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social at Southridge
November 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM
#flags #flagdujour (start as you mean to go on!)
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 AM
#Royals #Elizabeth #Philip today would have been their 77th wedding anniversary
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 AM