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The tax breaks are big, but there are other reasons as well
Last week, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump had submitted paperwork to change his residency from New York to Florida. The President confirmed the news in a series of tweets, at first a little wistful (“I cherish New York, and the people of ...
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Queen Elizabeth and her new prime minister Boris Johnson didn't exactly start out on the right foot.
Queen Elizabeth and her new prime minister Boris Johnson didn't exactly start out on the right foot.First, Johnson's election forced the British monarch to delay her summer vacation to Scotland. The Queen usually begins her weeks-long annual holiday at Balmoral Castle in late July, ...
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The British monarch delayed her trip to Scotland to have an audience with the newly elected Johnson.
Queen Elizabeth just met with newly-minted Prime Minister Boris Johnson. It's customary for new prime ministers to have an audience with the British monarch and kiss her hand, after they assume the role.Johnson is fourteenth prime minister that the Queen has worked ...
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Here's what you need to know about Mina Chang.
Manila has been abuzz the past two days with unconfirmed reports the U.S. State Department has found its new ambassador to the Philippines.The rumor mill says Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Mina Chang, 32, ...
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Mikee Romero's company is now the majority shareholder of the Philippine unit of the region's leading low-cost airline.
F&S Holdings Inc. has acquired an additional 28.8 percent of shares in Air Asia Inc., upping its total shares from 15.7 percent to 44.5 percent and making it the majority shareholder of the company that owns and manages the Philippine affiliate of ...
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In light of the Queen having recently hosted a state visit for Donald Trump.
Over the course of her 66-year-reign, Queen Elizabeth has seen more than a few regime changes in American politics, and this week, she spent time with U.S. President Trump during his second official visit to the U.K. In total, she's spent time ...
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It's a lot of work to host 170 guests for a lavish dinner.
While Queen Elizabeth was posing with Donald and Melania Trump last night inside Buckingham Palace, a crew of palace attendants and royal florists was scurrying to put the final touches on their dinner arrangements.In an Instagram post, the royal family pulled back the curtain ...
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It had to be both personal and symbolic of the relationship between the United States and the U.K.
When one is invited to a fancy dinner party, it is customary to bring a hostess gift. But in the case of Donald and Melania Trump, who attended a state visit and banquet at Buckingham Palace this week with Queen Elizabeth and most of the ...
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In her speech, the British monarch toasted the “longstanding friendship” between the U.K. and the U.S.
The Queen spoke of the “longstanding friendship” between the U.K. and the U.S as she hosted President Trump at a lavish state banquet held on June 3. Her Majesty and the U.S. President both made speeches at the start of the white tie ...
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The British monarch traditionally provides a welcome gift for foreign dignitaries on state visits.
The Trumps have officially arrived for their hotly anticipated (and heavily protested) three-day state visit to the U.K. and the traditional festivities are underway. In addition to the ceremonial welcome to Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Camilla, the U.S. president and first lady have ...
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The American president is in the U.K. for a state visit.
After much controversy, Donald Trump finally headed to the U.K. for an official state visit, and on Monday, he touched down in England for a three-day itinerary filled with events also attended by the Queen, Prince Charles, and other members of the royal ...
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Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush both lodged at the royal residence for state visits during their tenure.
Donald Trump's first official state visit to the U.K. promises to be an eventful one. The U.S. president is already scheduled for a full roster of royal events during his three-day stay in the United Kingdom, including a tea with Prince Charles at Clarence House and ...
