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First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Members of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will play a specially composed fanfare in honour of Her Majesty The Queen at St Paul's Cathedral in London on 5 June, as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A former Second World War Spitfire pilot celebrated his 100th birthday on New Year's Day.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced a liberalisation to the regime for flying flags, giving a boost to patriotic pride, after…
Royal Marine musicians have been practising their manoeuvres for the drumhead service set to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Thousands of members of the UK's Armed Forces across all three Services will be taking part in ceremonial duties at various events this weekend to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
From Royal Navy vessels accompanying the Royal Barge to Army gun salutes and RAF military bands, all three Services will play a key role in …
Various artillery regiments have been firing salutes across the country today to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen to the throne and the formal start of her Diamond Jubilee year.
The British Ambassador to Paraguay Ramin Navai and his wife Paola Victoria hosted a reception on Friday 3 June to celebrate the 96th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and her 70th anniversary as monarch of the United Kingdom,...
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Americans and expat Brits raise a toast to the Queen as exports of UK gin, beer and wine to USA increase.
On 27 June British Ambassador to Slovenia Andrew Page delivered speech in the presence of TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex and 700 guests.
HM The Queen has led the nation in marking VE Day 70 today, 10 May, at a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.
Thousands of troops, six massed bands and the biggest tri-Service flypast in recent years formed a spectacular tribute by the Armed Forces to Her Majesty The Queen at Windsor this weekend.
In the run-up to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend, a team at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) are working hard behind the scenes to suit and boot the horses and riders.
112 outstanding UK volunteering groups are today honoured as recipients of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2012.
Thousands of people have cheered on veterans of the Second World War today as events took place to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day.
UK’s £45 billion wine and spirits industry supports nearly 600,000 jobs, with EU export market worth £1.8bn last year.
Northern Ireland’s distilleries are contributing to the global Irish Whiskey renaissance.
The Invictus Games ended with a spectacular 5-hour concert headlined by the Foo Fighters at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
Soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment welcomed one of their former members to hear about his experiences ahead of VJ Day this weekend.
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