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Princess Beatrice gives candid interview revealing how The Queen inspires her
We rarely see such open and revealing interviews given by members of the Royal Family. The charitable causes and lives of the York...

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Oct 13, 2017
UK PM May tells business chiefs: two-year Brexit transition is assured - source
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May told business leaders that they should treat a two-year transition period after Brexit as...

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Oct 10, 2017
First Audience with Her Majesty The Queen for Governor General Designate Julie Payette
OTTAWA—The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to announce that Governor General Designate Julie Payette had her...

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Sep 20, 2017
Boris Johnson Heading for Showdown With May in New York
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is again the focus in British politics after his challenge of Prime Minister Theresa May sparked...

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Sep 18, 2017


Today's letters: The Monarchy is an essential part of Canada
This week letters editor Paul Russell asked readers: “Do the Windsors have a future in Canada?” By approximately a three-to-one margin,...

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Sep 17, 2017


10 Things the Queen of England Still Does for Canada
You may have read about a recent ruling in Canada which stated it is constitutional to require would-be Canadians to take an oath to the...

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Sep 15, 2017
Modi gives India its 2nd woman Defence Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman, who just took oath as the new Cabinet member, has been given the Defence Ministry portfolio, according to a report of...

RCS Ottawa
Sep 4, 2017


Carrying a plastic bag in Kenya is now punishable with jail time
It is now illegal to use, manufacture, or import plastic bags in Kenya, according to a new rule that goes into effect this week....

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Aug 29, 2017
Japan urges predictable, transparent Brexit ahead of visit by PM May
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan wants Britain’s exit from the European Union to be predictable and transparent so that Japanese companies can...

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Aug 29, 2017
David Davis to avoid putting Brexit payment on table in Brussels
David Davis will refuse to reveal any details about what Britain could pay towards a Brexit bill when European Union exit talks resume...

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Aug 27, 2017


Most British people support Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia having freedom of movement be
With New Zealand starting the process of deciding whether to the keep the Union Jack in the corner of its flag, and Australia abandoning...

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Aug 17, 2017
Prince Philip's Forces Farewell
The Duke of Edinburgh is set to meet the Royal Marines who have completed the 1664 challenge today- his final official royal event before...

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Aug 2, 2017


Robert Jobson: Team Windsor’s key moment as young royals step up to the plate
Elizabeth II’s reign, the longest in our monarchy’s long history, has covered a period in which British power slumped to middling...

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Jul 30, 2017


Australian senator of 9 years resigns after finding out he's from New Zealand
July 15 (UPI) -- An Australian senator elected three times to Parliament resigned Saturday after revealing he'd learned was a citizen of...

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Jul 17, 2017
INDIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2017: CANDIDATES, ISSUES AND WHAT'S AT STAKE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brand of Hindu nationalism will likely be bolstered Monday when the country holds an election to...

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Jul 17, 2017


David Davis warns Brussels: You can't pick referee for legal disputes after Brexit
David Davis will tell the European Union this week it cannot “pick the referee” for legal disputes after Brexit as a new round of talks...

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Jul 17, 2017


The Governor General to Bid Farewell to Her Majesty The Queen in London
OTTAWA—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will travel to...

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Jul 14, 2017


Message Following the Announcement of Canada’s 29th Governor General
Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Announcement of Canada’s 29th Governor General BEIJING, CHINA - From Beijing,...

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Jul 13, 2017


Britain Welcomes Spanish King, Tries Not to Mention the Armada
British diplomats are brushing over a century of conflict and one attempted invasion as they seek to bolster ties with Spain in the midst...

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Jul 13, 2017
3 reasons the American Revolution was a mistake
This July 4, let's not mince words: American independence in 1776 was a monumental mistake. We should be mourning the fact that we left...

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Jul 5, 2017
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