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Posts by Simon Vigar

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#flags #flagdujour #StGeorgesDay

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#flags #flagdujour the King back at work at Windsor Castle

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I declare #Spring open

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#Heathrow 5 News

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The red saltire also features on the flags of Jersey, Alabama and Florida

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#flags #flagdujour #StPatricksDay an interesting one, contested, disputed … and part of the Union Jack, unlike the cross of St David (also controversial!)

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#Ukraine summit : Lancaster House, despite its location between BP and Clarence House, was never used as a Royal Palace. It is owned by the government and used for conferences and summits … and by film crews.

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‘Ddraig Goch’ was adopted as the official national flag in 1959.

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The cross is St David. The red dragon only became the flag ‘of Wales’ at a much later date - it was carried onto the battlefield at Bosworth by Henry Tudor - who was about to become Henry VII.

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#flags #flagdujour #StDavidsDay

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Meghan Markle Renames Lifestyle Brand 'American Riviera Orchard' to 'As Ever.' And Yes, There Will Be Jam Meghan Markle has changed the name of her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand to "As Ever." All about the name change and what it represents

Meghan’s brand new brand name

people.com/meghan-markl... #meghanmarkle #asever #royal #duchessofsussex

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When the King is in London his ‘Court’ occupies both buildings: the ceremonial HQ of the monarchy is the Court of St James - that palace is the red brick next to CH

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#flags #flagdujour the Royal Standard in winter sunshine at both Clarence House and Buckingham Palace (Double Standards)

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Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Romantic PDA Moment in Rare Valentine's Day Post Kate Middleton and Prince William posted a photo of themselves sharing a romantic PDA moment in a rare Valentine's Day post on social media on Friday, Feb. 14.

William and Kate’s social media Valentine 👇🏻 people.com/kate-middlet...

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My apologies - the Brits are too casual with the Holland/Netherlands conflation!

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#flags #flagdujour #ValentinesDay Friesland in Holland - they are actually lilies but we can make an exception today

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#flags #flagdujour #SuperBowl

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It replaced this. Fun fact, the Stars & Stripes also began life as a defaced British red ensign.

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#flags #flagdujour about to celebrate its 60th birthday #Canada

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#flags #flagdujour the historical colours used by protestors in #Belarus

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The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, joined survivors from the Holocaust and subsequent genocides this afternoon to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pics: Sam Churchill and the HMDT

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Kate Middleton Has Emotional Reunion with Holocaust Survivors She Previously Photographed at Memorial Event Kate Middleton emotionally reunited with two Holocaust survivors she previously photographed at a ceremony commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day.

Princess Kate reunited with those she photographed in her Holocaust memorial project five years ago.

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‘A sacred moment’: King Charles is first monarch to visit Auschwitz

King Charles III became the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz when he walked in the footsteps of 1.1 million men, women and children who were transported to the Nazi concentration and extermination camp and put to death

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The King has sent a personal message of congratulations to President Trump, reflecting on the enduring ‘special relationship’, according to Buckingham Palace

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The flag of Washington DC is based on the arms of George Washington’s English ancestors

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#flags #flagdujour the President’s is blue, the Vice President’s is white

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#Oxford #Farming Conference - Sec of State departs amid protest: more on 5 News at 5

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The ram represents the Faroe Islands. The three blue lions of Denmark featured on the arms of the late Prince Philip, reflecting his ancestry.

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#armsdujour the new King of #Denmark has changed the Royal Coat of Arms to give #Greenland (polar bear) greater prominence. Coincidentally (?) comes as Trump renews his claim that it should be an American possession …

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‘For a life given in service’ - the King has presented the first Elizabeth Emblems today, in memory of civilians who have died in the line of public duty. 5 News at 5 for my report on a poignant day at Windsor Castle

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