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Thousands want to see Queen in Shropshire

They all want to see the Queen. Within 24 hours of our announcement that Her Majesty was to attend Shropshire’s Diamond Jubilee spectacular on July 12 at RAF Cosford, there had been 6,500 hits on the official website by those wanting to book a place for the big event.


Youngsters will give Queen royal welcome

More details of the Queen’s forthcoming visit to Shropshire emerged today, including the role that will be played by thousands of young children.


Leader: Queen’s visit the gem in Shropshire jubilee celebrations

In the diamond jubilee year of the Queen, it does not get better than this for Shropshire.


Queen to visit Shropshire for Diamond Jubilee

The Queen is to visit Shropshire as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations for the county’s biggest-ever Royal party, it was announced today.


Zara Phillips at Eyton Races

Horse-loving royal Zara Phillips was among the thousands to get a soaking at Shropshire’s Eyton Races.


Prince Harry Jamaica moment a time to bury bitterness

It is obviously a great year for raising causes, publicising issues and getting yourself worldwide publicity. Why? Because a royal has arrived.


A lyrical suggestion for Barlow and Webber’s jubilee song

Did anyone hear the wonderful, amazing, positively spiffing news that Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber are penning an anthem for the Diamond Jubilee Concert on June 4?


Queen to visit Shropshire for Diamond Jubilee

The Queen is coming to Shropshire as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, it was announced today.


Sparkling documentary The Diamond Queen covers glorious reign

Whether Royalist or Republican, none would doubt the incredible life of our reigning monarch.


Shropshire pageant planned to mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Hopes were growing today that a royal visitor might set the seal on a fabulous party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Shropshire this summer.


Duke of Gloucester visits Hopton Castle

The Duke of Gloucester has spoken of his ‘great pleasure’ at officially unveiling restored ruins at Shropshire’s Hopton Castle on a visit to the county today.


Blog: A new palace for the young royals

New house (or in this case part of a palace), new baby? Maybe. But it ain’t necessarily so, writes Shirly Tart.


War hero Ricky Furgusson’s royal reception

Telford war hero Corporal Ricky Furgusson relived the moment he was blown up while serving in Afghanistan at a reception with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.


Queen’s honesty on royal wedding dress a refreshing change

Royal correspondent Shirley Tart on the moment that the Queen and Catherine’s refreshing honesty on the display of her wedding dress.


A right Royal party for all

The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were today expected to head off on honeymoon after they —- and the nation — enjoyed the wedding party of the century.


Shropshire soldier Royal Wedding trumpet honour

A state trumpeter from Shropshire played his part in the royal wedding as one of eight to play a fanfare moments after the Queen entered Westminster Abbey.


Blog: William & Kate – The Movie trailer

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