Celebs in News
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in London, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home. Her father ascended the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In 1947, she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
Related Rumors
Elizabeth II Windsor Castle Royal Family Ukraine The Queen Duke Elizabeth II Windsor Castle Royal Family Ukraine

Queen postpones diplomatic reception at advice of Foreign Office

Reading now: 142
ok.co.uk

Queen Elizabeth II has postponed a diplomatic reception she was due to host in the coming days at the advice of the country's Foreign Office.Their advice comes in the wake of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.The Diplomatic Reception, which takes place annually, involves the Queen and other members of the Royal Family welcoming over hundreds of the Diplomatic Corps, often in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.

In a statement, the palace explained: "The Queen has accepted the Foreign Secretary’s advice that the Diplomatic Reception at Windsor on Wednesday 2nd March should be postponed." Wednesday's event was set to be held at Windsor Castle.

The move comes after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge issued a statement earlier today, Saturday 26 February, expressing their support for Ukraine and its people.

The royal couple wrote on Twitter: "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future. "Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.

Read more on ok.co.uk
The website starsalert.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA