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Student who hurled eggs at King Charles, guilty of threatening behavior

A student convicted guilty of threatening behavior for yelling “f**k the King” and “King Charles is a paedophile” after throwing eggs at the new king.

During a walkabout in York on November 9, 2016, Patrick Thelwell, 23, was detained after tossing “at least five” eggs in the direction of Charles.

He had disputed committing the public order offense, claiming that his use of “low level violence” was “lawful” because it was done in self defense against “the violence committed by the British state.”

Chief Magistrate Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring found him guilty of the charge, saying Thelwell ‘intended to cause King Charles to believe immediate unlawful violence would be used against him’.

Charles and the Queen Consort had just arrived in the city to unveil a statue in honour of the late Queen at York Minster when Thelwell threw the eggs, all of which missed them.

The King continued shaking hands with a member of the public as they sailed overhead, pausing briefly to look at the shells cracked on the ground.

Charles and Camilla were ushered away by security shortly afterwards.

Patrick Thelwell arrives at York Magistrates’ Court (Picture: PA)

King Charles reacts after an egg was thrown in his direction in York (Picture: Reuters)

Thelwell is charged with threatening behaviour (Picture: PA)

Michael Smith, prosecuting, told York Magistrates Court on Friday that Thelwell shouted ‘paedophile’, ‘King Charles is a paedophile’ and ‘friends with Jimmy Savile’ during the incident.

The court heard the university student was later heard to say: ‘I threw eggs at him because that’s what he deserved. It’s the only justice the victims of colonialisation will ever get.’

He is said to have added: ‘Did I get him? I didn’t get him. Someone will get him.’

Defending himself, Thelwell denied committing unlawful violence, telling District Judge Goldspring he acted ‘out of necessity’.

He said: ‘The violence I was accused of is throwing an egg.

‘If that amounts to unlawful violence then the violence carried out by the British state is at such a severe level I can’t be held accountable for my crime while the crimes of the British state go unpunished.’

He told the court ‘millions of people’ agreed his actions were ‘just, moral and necessary’.

Thelwell, of the University of York, was convicted of using threatening, words or behaviour.

April 14, 2023
Member of Buckingham Palace household asked black guest ‘Where do your people come from?’

At the Queen Consort’s reception, a famous black advocate for victims of domestic abuse described how she was constantly questioned by a member of the Buckingham Palace household about her “true origins.”

Ngozi Fulani, the CEO of Sistah Space, called the conversation a “violation” and said she will “never forget” her experience at Camilla’s significant speech on violence against women on Tuesday.

When Ms. Fulani replied her organization was situated in Hackney, a family member reportedly disputed her, asking: “No, what region of Africa are YOU from?”

She described the complete alleged chat on Twitter, which she claimed occurred 10 minutes after her arrival and included the following question: “Where are you from?

“Me: ‘Here, UK’. ‘No, but what nationality are you?’ Me: ‘I am born here and am British.’ ‘No, but where do you really come from, where do your people come from?’ Me: ”My people’, lady, what is this?’

“Oh, I can see I am going to have a challenge getting you to say where you’re from.”

Ms Fulani, who founded Sistah Space in 2015 to provide specialist support for African and Caribbean heritage women affected by abuse, wrote: “Mixed feelings about yesterday’s visit to Buckingham Palace.

“10 mins after arriving, a member of staff … approached me, moved my hair to see my name badge. The conversation below took place. The rest of the event is a blur.”

She thanked Mandu Reid, leader of the Women’s Equality Party, and Safe Lives chief executive Suzanne Jacob for their support on the day.

Ms. Reid, who in British history became the first person of color to head a major political party, tweeted that she had also heard the conversation.

I have so much to say about this. Ultimately, this is violence. @Sistah_Space I’m so sorry this happened to you. I’m also sadly, unsurprised. To accept wilful erasure & be “dignified” in the face of continued violence is how we are expected to be.

‘The Master’s house” indeed’ https://t.co/zsjPCGmZnX

— Dr Iwi Ugiagbe-Green (@dr_iwi) November 30, 2022

“I was right there. I witnessed this first hand,” she said.

“We were at an event that was supposed to celebrate our work.

“For people like … people like us will never really belong here.”

Responding to messages of support, Ms Fulani wrote: “Standing there in a room packed with people while this violation was taking place was so strange, especially as the event was about violence against women.

“That feeling of not knowing what to do, will NEVER leave me. Almost alone in a room full of advocates.”

She said it was a “struggle to stay in a space where you were violated”.

She expressed her disappointment at being unable to report the incident and said she felt unable to tell Camilla about it.

“There was nobody to report it to. I could’nt (sic) report it to the Queen Consort, plus it was such a shock to me and the other 2 women, that we were stunned to temporary silence,” she wrote.

“I just stood at the edge of the room, smiled & engaged briefly with who spoke to me until I could leave.”

Ms Jacob tweeted it was “a horrible thing to happen, and in a space that should have been nothing but love and celebration” and said she would be raising it with the team who organised for them to be there.

As of right now, Buckingham Palace has refrained from commenting.

Serious issues are raised for the Palace in light of the alleged incident, which comes after the Duchess of Sussex accused an unnamed royal of racism against her unborn son Archie last year.

Meghan, the first mixed-race woman to marry a senior royal in decades, said during an Oprah interview that Harry was warned by a royal, neither the Queen or the Duke of Edinburgh, about how dark Archie’s skin tone might be before his birth.

November 30, 2022
British monarchy: Man arrested after throwing eggs at King and Queen Consort in York

The King almost stepped on one of the eggs, but he appeared unfazed and continued his walkabout.

Police have arrested a man after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort on a walkabout in York.

According to North Yorkshire Police, a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offense and is being questioned.

Officers said a “well-rehearsed” security operation was in place for the royal couple’s visit to ensure their safety.

The projectiles narrowly missed the King as the royals greeted people on the city’s Micklegate Bar.

A man has been arrested by police after eggs were thrown at the King

People in the crowd booed and shouted “God save the King” and “shame on you”.

Image: The man (top left) can be seen throwing one of the eggs

The protester was heard to shout “this country was built on the blood of slaves” as he was detained.

The King nearly stepped in one of the eggs but appeared unruffled and continued walking.

The royals are in York for a number of engagements including unveiling a statue of the Queen – the first to be installed since her death.

The visit is part of a traditional ceremony in which the monarch is officially welcomed to York by the Lord Mayor.

It was last carried out by the Queen in 2012.

Police said several roads were closed in the city centre to allow the royal convoy to pass and to ensure the safety of spectators.

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November 9, 2022
New monogram for Queen Consort Camilla unveiled

Buckingham Palace has unveiled the new cypher of the Queen Consort, Camilla.

Designed by Prof Ewan Clayton, it combines Camilla’s initial “C” and “R” for Regina – the Latin word for queen.

It will be used by Camilla on personal letterheads, cards and gifts.

Buckingham Palace added that the new symbol will be used on the Queen Consort’s cross which she will lay at the Field of Remembrance on Thursday at Westminster Abbey.

In September, the palace revealed the new cypher to be used by King Charles III which was personally chosen by him, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.

King Charles’s cypher will be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes.

News of the Queen Consort’s cypher comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed an extra bank holiday will take place across the UK to mark the coronation of King Charles III on 8 May, 2023.

King Charles will be be crowned two days earlier and the Queen Consort will also be crowned on the same date in a similar but simpler ceremony.

IMAGE SOURCE,BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Image caption, The cypher was designed by Prof Ewan Clayton

But, there won’t be a sudden change on post boxes.

Almost 70,000 of the current post boxes, about 60% of the total, date from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. But there are still boxes in use from the reign of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V and VI, and the original cyphers remain until boxes need to be replaced.

Source: BBC

November 8, 2022
Royals: Prince Andrew and Prince Harry royal counsellor roles challenged

The role of Prince Andrew and Prince Harry in standing in for King Charles for official duties has been questioned in the House of Lords.

They continue to be two of the five “counsellors of state” who can carry out important constitutional duties if the monarch is ill or away.

When one had “left public life” and the other had “left the country,” Viscount Stansgate questioned their status.

It was time for a “sensible amendment” to end this arrangement, he said.

Lord Addington, a Liberal Democrat, suggested that working royals – “somebody who actually undertakes royal duties” – should be given priority for these roles.

In response to questions from peers, the Lord Privy Seal, Lord True, said he would not comment on “specific circumstances”, and the Royal Household would need to be consulted about any change.

But Lord True told the House of Lords: “The government will always consider what arrangements are needed to ensure resilience in our constitutional arrangements.

“And in the past, we have seen that the point of accession has proved a useful opportunity to consider the arrangements in place.”

Under the Regency Act, the counselors of state are the spouse of the monarch and the next four in the line of succession, over the age of 21.

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At present these are Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince William, the Prince of Wales; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his daughter, Princess Beatrice.

They can carry out official duties, such as signing documents, receiving ambassadors or attending Privy Council meetings, if the monarch is temporarily ill or abroad,

This authority was used earlier this year to allow the then Prince Charles to carry out the State Opening of Parliament on behalf of the late Queen.

Labour peer Viscount Stansgate – who is Stephen Benn, the eldest son of Labour politician Tony Benn – said this showed the value of updating the Regency Act, to ensure royals were available to stand in.

“It is the only reason why it was possible to open the current session of this Parliament,” he told peers.

And he called on the government to approach the King over changes to the current arrangements, now that Prince Harry was living in the United States and Prince Andrew no longer carried out royal duties.

Changes to the legislation would be the responsibility of the Cabinet Office and a spokeswoman referred back to the comments of the Lord Privy Seal.

Representatives of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew declined to comment.

October 26, 2022
Camilla pictured surrounded by Paddington Bears, which were donated to Barnado’s

The Queen Consort is shown holding toy bears left outside Buckingham Palace by members of the public after the Queen’s death.

A new image shows the Queen Consort surrounded by teddies to commemorate the contribution of over 1,000 toy bears to Barnardo’s children’s charity.

Mourners paying their respects to the Queen after her death last month left the cuddly toys outside Buckingham Palace, including many Paddington Bears.

The Palace said the teddies had been collected and professionally cleaned before they are delivered to Barnardo’s children’s services in the coming weeks.

In the picture, Camilla sits on a low sofa in the Morning Room at Clarence House wearing a navy blue dress with white stitching, surrounded by toy bears.

It was taken on Thursday – the 64th anniversary of the publication of the first Paddington Bear book.

In a much-loved TV sketch during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, Elizabeth II had tea at Buckingham Palace with the popular children’s character where she dug out a marmalade sandwich from her famous handbag.

It prompted members of the public to leave teddy bears, and quite a few marmalade sandwiches, among the floral tributes which amassed outside royal residences following her death in September.

The Queen passed the patronage of Barnardo to Camilla in 2016, who was then the Duchess of Cornwall.

Barnardo’s chief executive Lynn Perry said: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Barnardo’s patron for over 30 years, and we are honoured to be able to give homes to the teddies that people left in her memory.

“We promise to look after these bears who will be well-loved and bring joy to the children we support.

“We are incredibly grateful to Her Majesty The Queen Consort for her support in helping us to raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable children and young people in the UK so that we can continue to support them through our vital services.”

Image:A Paddington Bear toy and marmalade sandwich among floral tributes outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Tom Jarvis, director of parks at the Royal Parks charity, said: “Over the last few weeks, we have been looking for a fitting and appropriate use for the hundreds of teddy bears that were left in Green Park and Hyde Park to honour the Queen.

“We are delighted that the teddy bears will now bring joy and comfort to hundreds of children supported by Barnardo’s.”

The bears were being “well looked after” at the Palace, Clarence House, and in the Royal Parks nursery in Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace said.

Queen shares tea with Paddington Bear

Following the Queen’s death, the Royal Parks charity, which manages the designated London tribute site in Green Park, urged well-wishers not to leave teddy bears, balloons, or lit candles.

With the help of shire horses and almost 200 volunteers, the charity began gathering tributes from Green Park and Hyde Park late last month after the national period of mourning – with the toys collected then also set to be cleaned and donated to Barnardo’s.

October 16, 2022
No 10 : Moving early May bank holiday to coincide with King’s coronation ‘on the table’

Despite the UK’s current economic unrest, Jacob Rees-Mogg said earlier today that the King’s coronation next year “has to be done well.”

Given that Labour supported the idea, Downing Street stated that “all options” are still on the table with regard to moving the early May bank holiday to coincide with the King’s coronation.

The event is due to take place on 6 May next year in Westminster Abbey, eight months after the monarch’s accession and the death of the Queen.

Number 10 said a bank holiday for King Charles’s coronation is still “on the table”.

The prime minister’s official spokesman said: “Obviously, this will be a historic event. We are carefully considering our plans. All options remain on the table.”

Meanwhile, Labour has suggested that pushing the 1 May bank holiday back until Monday 8 May to give the country a long weekend would be a “good way for the country to be able to celebrate”.

Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said: “Moving the May bank holiday that there is for that weekend would be a good idea.”

The announcement of the date for the King’s coronation yesterday sparked calls from a number of MPs for a change to the May bank holiday in order to mark the event.

Tory former cabinet minister David Jones told the Daily Mail: “To combine the two events would be welcomed by the entire nation.

“It would make a very special memory for all of us.”

Former Labour frontbencher Khalid Mahmood agreed, adding: “We can move the holiday back to the coronation weekend.

“We have a unique system with the monarchy and an independent parliament – I would back Britons having a three-day weekend to mark the occasion.”

Earlier today, Jacob Rees-Mogg told Sky news that the King’s coronation next year “needs to be done properly” despite the current economic turmoil in the UK.

The business secretary said “we don’t have coronations very often” and disputed that conversations about the cost of the ceremony could be compared to debates about rising wage demands.

But he refused to speculate how much the event will cost.

It is thought the coronation will be more modest and shorter than previous ceremonies, with some suggesting it will last one hour.

King’s coronation date announced

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the Queen Consort will be crowned alongside the King.

The palace said the ceremony would “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future” while staying “rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry”.

The Queen’s coronation on 2 June 1953 was three hours long and had a congregation of 8,000 dignitaries. The event was broadcast live on television, attracting record-breaking audiences around the world.

Although the King succeeded to the throne when the Queen died, the coronation ceremony marks the formal investiture of a monarch’s regal power.

The King will be 74 next May, making him the oldest person to be crowned in British history.

The service has been held in Westminster Abbey for 900 years.

October 12, 2022
Coronation: King’s coronation scheduled for 6 May – and Queen Consort will be crowned alongside Charles III

In Westminster Abbey, where coronations have been held for more than 900 years, the service will be held. King Charles will be the oldest monarch in British history when he is crowned.

According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles III will be crowned on Saturday, May 6, next year.

The religious ceremony will be held at London’s Westminster Abbey and conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

The King will be crowned alongside his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort.

It is thought the coronation will be more modest and shorter than previous ceremonies, with some suggesting it will last one hour.

Image:King Charles III will wear St Edward’s Crown towards the end of the ceremony, which was also worn by the Queen at her coronation in 1953

What will happen at King Charles’s coronation?

The Palace said the ceremony would “reflect the monarch’s role today and looks towards the future” whilst staying “rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry”.

It has still not been confirmed whether there will be a Bank Holiday to mark the day, although the fact it falls on a weekend might suggest this is unlikely.

The Queen’s coronation on 2 June 1953 took three hours with a congregation of 8,000 dignitaries. The event was broadcast live on television, attracting record-breaking audiences around the world.

Back then, thousands lined the streets for a glimpse of the Queen in the gold state coach, which has been used for coronations since George IV.

It is not known whether the coach will be used this time.

Image:Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on the Buckingham Palace balcony after her coronation in 1953

Although the King succeeded to the throne when the Queen died, the coronation ceremony marks the formal investiture of a monarch’s regal power.

Charles will be anointed with holy oil, blessed and consecrated by the archbishop.

He will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown. During the ceremony, Camilla will also be anointed and crowned.

Image:Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and King George VI after his coronation in 1937

The date of the coronation is also the birthday of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie – the King’s grandson – who will be turning four on the day.

There is also no detail yet on who will attend the ceremony, including whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan will be invited or be able to travel from California to attend.

October 11, 2022
Coronation: King Charles’ coronation date reportedly set for June 2023, a ‘pure speculation’ – Buckingham Palace

A recent report claims that King Charles III’s coronation has been scheduled.

The date of Charles’ coronation will be June 3 at Westminster Abbey in London, according to Bloomberg, which cited U.K. sources.

However, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace told the Evening Standard that any reports on the coronation date are “pure speculation.”

Sources told the London newspaper that a date for the coronation had not been decided and added that any reporting of the date should be taken “with a massive pinch of salt.”

According to Bloomberg, anonymous government officials said that plans for the coronation have centered on June 3, though discussions are ongoing as to which other dates could be proclaimed official holidays.

As the king’s coronation is a state event, the date on which it takes place will be observed as a bank holiday. Since June 3 of next year falls on a Saturday, Friday, June 2 could potentially be proclaimed a bank holiday.

If the coronation is officially set for June 3, King Charles III’s ceremony will take place almost 70 years to the day after his mother Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953.

Coronations usually take place a year after the death of a monarch in order to allow for a period of mourning as well as to provide enough time for the planning that such a massive public event entails.

Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation was delayed for 16 months after her father George VI’s unexpected death at the age of 56.

The late monarch was 25 at the time of her coronation while Charles was just four-years-old.

After the queen’s death on Sept. 8, Charles immediately ascended to the throne. He was officially proclaimed king by the Accession Council of the United Kingdom on Sept. 10.

Charles’ wife Camilla will be crowned Queen Consort at his coronation. Photo by Andrew Milligan – Pool/Getty Images

King Charles III’s coronation is expected to be smaller, less expensive, and more modest than the elaborate ceremonies of his predecessors.

While Elizabeth’s coronation was attended by 8,000 guests, attendees of Charles’ ceremony will be limited to 2,000, due to safety and health concerns.

The monarch has also reportedly expressed a wish that the coronation is more inclusive of other faiths and communities to better reflect the nation’s diversity.

Due to the queen’s advanced age, preparations for the event have been underway for years, under the code name “Operation Golden Orb.”

Charles’ wife Camilla will be crowned Queen Consort at his coronation. At 74 years old, Charles will become the oldest person to be crowned in British history.

October 6, 2022
First public engagement since Queen’s funeral: King Charles offered free haircut

People expressed their “thrill” and pride at seeing the King and his wife at Dunfermline, Fife, where they were attending one of the royal couple’s Monday engagements.

King Charles and the Queen Consort have carried out their first official engagement together since royal mourning ended.

Hundreds of people lined the streets in Dunfermline to greet the couple as they left the city chambers.

They were seen chatting, smiling and shaking hands with people who had waited patiently for their arrival – with the monarch even being offered a free haircut.

When asked if he would like to go into a local barber’s shop, King Charles smiled and said “next time”.

The crowds were “thrilled” with the royal visit. Teacher Carol Williams, 52, who was waiting to catch a glimpse of the couple, said “it’s such an honour for Dunfermline to be his first visit as the new King”.

It was the first time King Charles and the Queen Consort had carried out a public engagement since the Queen’s funeral on 19 September.

Before spending time with the crowds, the royals had attended an official council meeting where the King formally marked the conferral of city status on Dunfermline and signed a guest book.

During the ceremony, the King said he was “delighted” when it was announced the town would become a city.

He said he hoped people would feel a “real sense of pride in this new chapter”.

The Fife city was one of eight places to be awarded its new status as part of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was also at the chambers for the royal engagement.

King Charles and the Queen Consort then visited Dunfermline Abbey to mark its 950th anniversary and to see the resting place of Robert the Bruce.

Image:The King and Queen Consort attend the council meeting in Dunfermline

Image:The royal couple wave to the crowd as they leave Dunfermline Abbey

They were again greeted by crowds of well-wishers and met officials from Historic Scotland to learn more about the conservation of the site.

The King and his wife will be hosting a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh later on Monday to celebrate British South Asian communities.

They are expected to meet between 200 and 300 guests of British Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh, Sri Lankan, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Maldivian heritage from across the UK.

The event will recognise the contribution many from these communities have made to the NHS, arts, media, education, business and the armed forces.

October 3, 2022
Dunfermline and Edinburgh: King Charles and Queen Consort set to visit

In their first joint public appearances since the Queen’s funeral, the King and Queen Consort are scheduled to go to Dunfermline and Edinburgh.

They will visit Dunfermline Abbey to mark the former town’s new status as Scotland’s eighth city.

Charles and Camilla will also attend a council meeting at the City Chambers.

The King and his wife will then host a reception at Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse, to celebrate British South Asian communities.

The late Queen Elizabeth previously visited Dunfermline Abbey to mark its 900th anniversary and this year it is celebrating its 950th anniversary.

Royal mourning ended last Tuesday and Scotland has since seen the Prince and Princess of Wales visit for the first time since taking up their news titles.

King Charles and Camilla attended church at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, last Sunday as they were seen in public for the first time since the late monarch’s funeral.

Dunfermline’s regal past

IMAGE SOURCE , GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Charles and Camilla will visit the Category A-listed Dunfermline Abbey, built in the 12th Century

Eight places in the UK were made cities as part of platinum jubilee celebrations marking the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Dunfermline’s bid was based on its historic status after King Malcolm III established its ancient seat in 1057.

He married Margaret of Wessex, who was later canonised as a saint and considered a religious and cultural pioneer.

She brought Benedictine monks to Scotland and introduced cultural innovations from the Courts of Europe.

As Scotland’s only female saint, she attracted pilgrims from all over the world, leading to the building of Dunfermline Abbey.

It was later established as a royal mausoleum for the Scottish Crown. A total of 18 royals, including seven kings, were buried there – from Queen Margaret in 1093 to Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, in 1420.

Robert the Bruce, otherwise known as Robert I, became the last of the seven Scottish kings to be buried there in 1329 – although his heart was taken to Melrose – and his name is carved into the top of Dunfermline Abbey.

The couple will be welcomed on their visit to Dunfermline by community groups, including a pipe band and local schoolchildren.

King Charles will formally mark the conferral of city status and make a short speech in the chamber room.

He will also meet the Lord Lieutenant of Fife, Robert Balfour, who will introduce Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack.

After the ceremony, Charles and Camilla will take a short walk to Dunfermline Abbey to formally mark its 950th anniversary.

They will be introduced to representatives from Historic Scotland and learn about the heritage of the local area and conservation of the site.

The lord provost of Fife, Jim Leishman, was looking forward to welcoming the royals.

“It has been a long hard journey and a lot of people deserve a lot of credit for the work they have put in over ten years,” he told BBC Radio’s Good Morning Scotland programme.

“The King and Queen Consort are having a wee walk going down to the abbey after he has given us the city status – the people of Dunfermline will love that.

“That is what makes it very very special – his first official engagement in Scotland and he is coming to Dunfermline. That is a tremendous accolade for the people of Dunfermline.”

Palace reception

The King and Queen Consort will later host a reception in the great gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

They will meet between 200 and 300 guests of British Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Maldivian heritage from across the UK.

The event will recognise the contribution many from these communities have made to UK life, from the National Health Service to the arts, media, education, business and the armed forces.

October 3, 2022