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16 December 2020
The Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry 2020
The Gold Medal for Poetry was established by King George V in 1933 at the suggestion of the then Poet Laureate, John Masefield, and is awarded annually for excellence in poetry. Each year’s...
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22 November 2020
The Queen’s Medal for Music 2020
The Queen has approved the award of Her Majesty’s Medal for Music for the year 2020 to Thomas Trotter, fifteen years to the day since the very first winner was honoured at Buckingham Palace.
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9 November 2020
The Queen's message to countries affected by Hurricane Eta
Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by Hurricane Eta. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured or lost their lives, and...
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19 October 2020
New wildlife conservation Patronages announced for The Duke of Cambridge
The new patronages, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), align with The Duke of Cambridge’s longstanding work around conservation and support for...
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1 October 2020
An announcement regarding large scale events for the rest of 2020
“In line with current government guidelines, and as a sensible precaution in the current circumstances, there will be no large scale events held at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle for the rest...
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30 September 2020
The Queen's message following the death of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah
I was saddened to hear of the death of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. Your distinguished brother devoted his life to the service of the State of Kuwait and especially its...
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25 September 2020
Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank expecting a baby
Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021.
The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, Mr and Mrs...
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12 August 2020
The Queen's message following the train derailment in Aberdeenshire
The Queen has sent the following message of condolence to the Lord-Lieutenant of Kincardineshire:
It was with great sadness that I heard of the train derailment earlier...
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7 May 2020
An announcement regarding Royal events at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
For practical reasons in the current circumstances the Garden Party due to be held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 1st July will not take place. Guests due to attend will be invited to a...