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Why Royal Family could have felt obliged to release 'surprise' general election statement

Sky News Thursday, 23 May 2024
A palace statement about postponing royal engagements due to the general election campaign has been described as "odd" and a "surprise" by a constitutional expert.
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News video: Royal family postponing public engagements to avoid clashing with UK general election

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In the wake of the announcement a general election will be held in Britain in July, the royal family has said it is postponing public engagements to stop them clashing with voting campaigns.

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Spanish national football team returns to Madrid to celebrate Euro 2024 win [Video]

Spanish national football team returns to Madrid to celebrate Euro 2024 win

The team will meet the Royal Family and Prime Minister Sanchez in Spain's capital.

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Princess Anne Hospitalized After Incident at Her Gloucestershire Estate [Video]

Princess Anne Hospitalized After Incident at Her Gloucestershire Estate

Princess Anne Hospitalized , After Incident at Her , Gloucestershire Estate. CNN reports that the sister of King Charles III, Princess Anne, has been hospitalized following an "incident" at her home. . According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, the princess sustained minor injuries and a concussion and was admitted to the hospital as a precaution. The 73-year-old was reportedly walking near horses in her Gatcombe Park estate when she suffered a minor injury to her head. According to the princess's medical team, the injuries were consistent with a possible impact from a horse's legs or head, however the exact cause has yet to be confirmed. The royal statement on the incident said that she was treated at the scene and then transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for testing, further treatment and observation. The royal statement on the incident said that she was treated at the scene and then transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for testing, further treatment and observation. The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening, Buckingham Palace statement, via CNN. Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery, Buckingham Palace statement, via CNN. Buckingham Palace released a separate statement adding that the King , “has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to The Princess for a speedy recovery.”. CNN reports that the princess is an avid horse rider who competed in equestrian events at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. CNN reports that the princess is an avid horse rider who competed in equestrian events at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. On June 24, the hospital said that she was recovering well, while royal sources said that her upcoming engagements had been postponed on her doctor's advice

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