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Exlusively permitaed display of final portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (private collection)

We would like to extend our invitation to you for a very special event that we will be hosting in Newton Abbot.

We have been granted special permission to showcase a replica of a significant piece of art, which is currently held in a private Windsor collection.

This final portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with other portraits of notable figures, is not typically accessible to the public. The reason we have been granted this exceptional opportunity is because the event aims to raise funds for The Gables, a charity dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats.

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Late Queen’s dress designer exhibition in Plymouth

Sir Norman Hartnell, personal designer to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will be remembered in an exclusive exhibition from the 5th to the 8th December, at 3, Elliot Terrace, Plymouth Hoe, with proceeds going to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

The exhibition, ‘By Royal Appointment’, is a one-off chance to view gowns from a private collection, designed for both royalty and Hartnell’...

Queen Extravaganza

Venue: 
Plymouth Pavilions
Event Date: 
Friday, October 28, 2016 - 20:00
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Created and produced by Queen’s Roger Taylor, the Queen Extravaganza returns to the UK to play a special tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s iconic album, ‘A Night At The Opera’, long viewed as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, which produced such classic tracks as, ‘You’re My Best Friend’, “Love of My Life”, Taylor’s own “I’m In Love With My Car”, as well as the band’s legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody”.

The 90-minute show, which kicks off in Plymouth on 28th October and tours the UK for dates across the country ending at London’s Eventim Apollo on 20th November...

Fire Service congratulates Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to congratulate four serving or retired members of staff and representatives who have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2016.

Former Station Manager Rob Carlson receives an OBE for Services to Road Safety, Fire Authority Chairman Cllr Mark Healey and former Group Manager Loz Adams receive MBEs and Alan White a BEM...

Celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday in Plymouth

This weekend (Sunday 12th June) to celebrate the Queen's official 90th birthday, the Mall outside Buckingham Palace will host a huge street party for 10,000 guests. If you haven’t made the invite list you can head down to the Royal William Yard or Plymouth’s city centre to join in their celebrations!

At the Royal William Yard there will be a day of Yard-style royal celebration. There...

Honours for Devon residents

Devon’s finest were honoured by the Queen last Wednesday, 11 May, when they were presented with a British Empire Medal.

Chosen for their tireless community work and dedication, the six men and women from across the County were named in the New Year’s Honours List 2016.

They were presented with their awards by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, the Queen’s...

Council leader Tudor Evans awarded an OBE in New Year’s Honours

Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, has been awarded the OBE in the New Year’s Honours for political service and service to local government.

Councillor Evans said: “This is a big surprise but obviously I’m delighted. It is a great honour for me personally but I always say that I lead a team. What we have achieved in Plymouth is thanks to all my colleagues over the...

Royal seal of approval for Devon Police Officer

Devon and Cornwall Police Sergeant Olly Tayler has been presented with the prestigious Queen’s Police Medal by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Sgt Tayler was honoured with the award when he visited Buckingham Palace with his wife and two sons on Friday 9 October, 2015.

Olly is currently based in the Serious Collisions unit in Plymouth and was recognised for his...

OBE for Plymouth hospital consultant

Colonel Parkhouse, a Consultant Anaesthetist at Derriford Hospital and also Military Clinical Director of the hospital’s Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit (MDHU), has been awarded the OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

Colonel Parkhouse has received this outstanding recognition for the commitment and support to Army Anaesthesia and the wide Army Medical Services over the past...

Queen should open palace to raise funds

MPs today said that Buckingham Palace should be opened to more paying visitors when the Queen is not in residence to fund improvements to the royal estate.

The influential Public Accounts Committee criticised the Royal Household for mismanaging its finances.

Chairwoman Margaret Hodge said there was "huge scope for savings" on the annual £31m of taxpayer funds given to the Queen...

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