Q: Jaried - Boston USA
Could you please tell me the ranks held by The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal and The Duke of York in the Royal Navy.
The Duke of Edinburgh is Admiral of the Fleet, The Prince of Wales is Rear Admiral, The Duke of York is a Commander (Retired) and The Princess Royal is a Rear Admiral and Chief Commandant for Women in the Royal Navy.
Q: Lydia Newman - United States
Besides being The Queen of England, is Elizabeth II also known as The Queen of Scotland and The Queen of Wales? Or is The Queen referred to as Queen of Great Britain?
The Queen's official title in Great Britain is "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith".
Q: Marco - Italy
Where and when did Prince Charles marry Lady Diana Spencer?
The wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place in St. Paul's Cathedral on 29 July, 1981. It was the first wedding of a Prince of Wales since 1863, and was watched by a record television and radio audience of millions.
Q: Patti Blount - Worcestershire, England
Did the military band during Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace really play the American National Anthem during the tragic events of 11 September, 2001? Was this The Queen's decision to do so, or is there standard Royal protocol for such an event?
The national anthem of the United States of America was played on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace following 11 September 2001, to mark the tragic events in the U.S.. It was the first time that any national anthem apart from the United Kingdom has ever been played by the band taking part in the Changing of the Guard. The Queen fully approved the decision to make such a gesture.
Q: Frances Plummer - Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
I would like to send the Earl and Countess of Wessex a card to congratulate them of the arrival of their new baby. Where would I send it?
The address is: The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. The baby is due in early December.
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