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  1. Blackleaf

    2023 Eurovision Song Contest

    Germany may get my vote. They're performing now - heavy metal. None of that Europop nonsense. I'm not allowed to vote for the UK.
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    2023 Eurovision Song Contest

    It's the first Eurovision in which people from anywhere in the world - the entire planet - can vote.
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    2023 Eurovision Song Contest

    We're underway at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena with last year's winners Kalush Orchestra of Ukraine performing an opening ceremony. Four hours of Europop to come. Spice Girl and Liverpudlian Mel C is one of the co-hosts.
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    2023 Eurovision Song Contest

    The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest final is tonight in Liverpool. It's the first time the UK has hosted the competition since 1998. Usually the winning nation host's the next year's contest, but as the winner last year was Ukraine it's being hosed by the nation that finished second. The host...
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    Charles III shows off his heirs in new photo

    Coronation photo shows King Charles with Prince William and Prince George BBC News Friday 12th May 2023 The King and his son and grandson were pictured on Coronation day in Buckingham Palace By Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent The latest official Coronation photograph released by Buckingham...
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    Prince of Wales awards MBE to England's Euro 2022 winners Bronze and Meads

    The Prince of Wales has awarded MBEs to Bronze and Meads, who were part of the England women's team that beat Germany 2-1 in last summer's Euro 2022 Final.
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    North Korea is a dictatorship - and it's a republic. Name a dictatorship that's a constitutional monarchy. Yet the ten freest countries in the world are constitutional monarchies, including Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands.
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    Elderly woman in critical condition after being hit by Duchesses of Edinburgh's motorcade

    The King's sister-in-law the Duchess of Edinburgh says she is praying for a woman in her 80s who is in a critical condition after being hit by her motorcade...
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    'Terribly white' Coronation balcony comment from Bridgerton star tops Ofcom complaints A racist African woman who has been in Bridgerton and Doctor Who has topped the complaints to media watchdog Ofcom over her "terribly white" balcony remark on ITV1.
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    So do republics. Funny how nine of the ten best countries to live are constitutional monarchies.
  11. Blackleaf

    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    If it's a dictatorship it'd be a republic. You're already a parliamentary system. After many years, I've never yet seen you talking any sense.
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    At a garden party at Buckingham Palace today the Prince and Princess of Wales meet a woman who has attended THREE coronations (George VI, Elizabeth II, Charles III) whilst another guest tells Kate "You're the strict one..."
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    Well what would you have, then?
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    King undertakes first official engagement since his Coronation. King Charles III says he was "looking forward to a spot of gardening" as he is asked to conduct the ceremonial breaking of the ground at the University of Cambridge. He goes on to say as it's his third visit to the Whittle...
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    I'll never despise the monarchy. Why get rid of the beautiful ancient ceremony we saw on Saturday and replace it with President Sunak? You can have President Trudeau all you like, buy we'll keep our monarchy.
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    'Thank God for GB News!' | Kelvin MacKenzie slams woke MSM Coronation coverage
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    Charles I : 1625-1649 Charles II: 1660-1685 Charles III: 2022-?
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    Dan Wootton: Has the media elite ever been more out of touch with the Great British public?
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    The ball is the Sovereign's Orb. First used at Henry VIII's coronation in 1509. The current one was made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661. The orb is decorated with 375 pearls, 365 diamonds, 18 rubies, 9 emeralds, 9 sapphires, 1 amethyst and 1 piece of glass There are two sceptres for...
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    The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose in royal regalia for official portraits BBC News Monday 8th May 2023 King Charles III and Queen Camilla after Saturday's Westminster Abbey ceremony Official photographs from the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been released. Hugo...