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The Queen paid off man’s mortgage after he saved Princess Anne’s life
The Queen paid off a man’s mortgage after he helped save Princess Anne’s life in a kidnapping attempt 46 years ago. Speaking for the...
RCS Ottawa
Feb 9, 2020


"Women Mediators across the Commonwealth"
Women mediators and peacebuilders welcomed The Countess of Wessex to their discussions earlier this week. HRH joined the "Women Mediators...
The Royal Family @RoyalFamily
Dec 1, 2019


HRH The Countess of Wessex in Kenya
Pleased to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex to Kenya today Her Royal Highness will participate in the 12th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs...
@UKinKenya
Sep 21, 2019


Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau has died
The Queen’s representative in New Brunswick, Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau died this week after her battle with cancer. She...
RCS Ottawa
Aug 12, 2019


#TuesdayMotivation, courtesy of Ifrah Faiz
Ifrah's desire to defy stereotypes led her to pursue a career in the Pakistan Air Force and become the first female paratrooper for the...
@queenscomtrust
Jul 16, 2019

Grant #DameVeraLynn top Grade of Order of the British Empire
Will anyone support my appeal for @10DowningStreet to advise The Queen to grant #DameVeraLynn top Grade of Order of the BritishEmpire -...
@AlastairBruce_
Jul 12, 2019
#HolyroodWeek2019 begins tomorrow!
#HolyroodWeek2019 begins tomorrow! The Queen will undertake a week-long programme of engagements, meeting Scots from across the country....
@RoyalFamily
Jun 29, 2019

15 June 2019 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council Free Public Lecture
It gives me great pleasure to invite you on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council to a Public Lecture on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00...
Steve Desjardins, India Canada Friendship Circle
Jun 10, 2019


The Queen's official birthday
Today we celebrate The Queen's official birthday. To mark the occasion, over 1,400 parading soldiers, horses and musicians come together...
@queenscomtrust
Jun 8, 2019
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth #Scholarships open
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth #Scholarships are now open for applications! Discover opportunities to study a Master’s in various...
@commonwealthsec
May 25, 2019


70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth. The Queen has been Head of the Commonwealth – a network of 53 countries and...
@RoyalFamily
Apr 26, 2019


#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty
Canada wishes a very Happy 93rd Birthday to our Queen! Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada in 1952 at age 25. #cdncrown #cdnpoli #cdnhist...
@Canadian_Crown
Apr 26, 2019


OTD, Canada’s Constitution proclamation was signed
On this day in 1982, Canada’s Constitution proclamation was signed by The Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II, in Ottawa - patriating the...
@Canadian_Crown
Apr 20, 2019


Platform to trace and find missing children
Taha Khan founded @ChildAwarePro after initially launching ‘Search for Thamana’ to find a missing 5-year-old. After locating Thamana 8...
@queenscomtrust
Apr 12, 2019


Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
The #Commonwealth Secretariat works to advance #genderequality, #women’s rights and #womensempowerment in all social, economic and...
@commonwealthsec
Mar 8, 2019
Top Secret
Her Majesty The Queen will visit the Science Museum in London on 7th March to announce its summer exhibition, "Top Secret", and unveil a...
@theroyaleditor
Mar 2, 2019


Incredible work from @KidsVplastic
Incredible work from @KidsVplastic - this is amazing! 65,890 pieces of single-use plastic picked up to-date. It's been abt 3 years...
@queenscomtrust
Feb 26, 2019


Royal Army Chaplains’ Department 100th
Today The Queen marked the 100th anniversary of the granting of the “Royal” prefix to The Royal Army Chaplains’ Department — where she...
@KensingtonRoyal
Feb 26, 2019


The Queen of Canada 67th Anniversary
As Elizabeth II marks 67 years as Queen tomorrow, did you know that her 1953 Coronation Dress included embroidered green maple leaves...
@Canadian_Crown
Feb 9, 2019


2019 Queen Elizabeth #Commonwealth Scholarships deadline
Get applying for the brilliant Queen Elizabeth #Commonwealth Scholarships now! #Education #YouthPower #Scholarship Full Story #women
@queenscomtrust
Feb 2, 2019
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