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11/01/2008
Royal Tribute To Hillary
The Queen was "very saddened" to learn of adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary's death and was sending a personal message of sympathy to the New Zealander's widow and family, Buckingham Palace said.
His feat in climbing Everest was revealed on the eve of the Queen's 1953 coronation and Buckingham Palace said she was "very saddened" to hear of the 88-year-old's death.
Sir Edmund was knighted for his achievements in 1953, and 42 years later was awarded her highest award for chivalry - the Order of the Garter.
The Queen met him most recently at the Garter Ceremony in Windsor in 2004.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has also hailed Hillary, as a "truly great hero".
Sir Edmund, who made the first ascent of the world's highest mountain with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, on 29 May 1953, died in Auckland, New Zealand.
The PM said in a statement: "He was a truly great hero who captured the imagination of the world, a towering figure who will always be remembered as a pioneer explorer and leader."
(BMcC)
His feat in climbing Everest was revealed on the eve of the Queen's 1953 coronation and Buckingham Palace said she was "very saddened" to hear of the 88-year-old's death.
Sir Edmund was knighted for his achievements in 1953, and 42 years later was awarded her highest award for chivalry - the Order of the Garter.
The Queen met him most recently at the Garter Ceremony in Windsor in 2004.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has also hailed Hillary, as a "truly great hero".
Sir Edmund, who made the first ascent of the world's highest mountain with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, on 29 May 1953, died in Auckland, New Zealand.
The PM said in a statement: "He was a truly great hero who captured the imagination of the world, a towering figure who will always be remembered as a pioneer explorer and leader."
(BMcC)
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18 January 2008
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There is to be a memorial service for Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to scale Mount Everest, at Windsor Castle, it has been announced. The New Zealand explorer died earlier this month in Auckland at the age of 88.
Queen Plans Memorial Service For Sir Edmund Hillary
There is to be a memorial service for Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to scale Mount Everest, at Windsor Castle, it has been announced. The New Zealand explorer died earlier this month in Auckland at the age of 88.
26 January 2004
Queen dubs Microsoft founder 'Sir Bill'
The US billionaire Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corporation, has been awarded an honorary Knighthood today. According to the citation, Mr Gates' honorary KBE has been awarded in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to enterprise, employment, education and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom".
Queen dubs Microsoft founder 'Sir Bill'
The US billionaire Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corporation, has been awarded an honorary Knighthood today. According to the citation, Mr Gates' honorary KBE has been awarded in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to enterprise, employment, education and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom".
05 August 2011
Public Name New Neighbourhoods In Olympic Park
Five new residential areas that will be built on the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have been named following a public competition. Almost 2,000 people submitted their suggestions to the Olympic Park Legacy Company, inspired by factors such as the future design for the area, its history or the Games themselves.
Public Name New Neighbourhoods In Olympic Park
Five new residential areas that will be built on the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have been named following a public competition. Almost 2,000 people submitted their suggestions to the Olympic Park Legacy Company, inspired by factors such as the future design for the area, its history or the Games themselves.
04 October 2010
Health Gets New Permanent Secretary
The Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Sir Gus O'Donnell, is pleased to announce the appointment of Una O’Brien as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health. Una was chosen following a national open competition and is currently the Director General, Policy and Strategy, at the Department.
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The Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Sir Gus O'Donnell, is pleased to announce the appointment of Una O’Brien as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health. Una was chosen following a national open competition and is currently the Director General, Policy and Strategy, at the Department.
31 August 2004
England rugby captain Dallaglio retires
The England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has announced that he is to retire from the international game with immediate effect. With 73 caps to his name, and an England career stretching back 10 years, Dallaglio said that now was the right time to step aside.
England rugby captain Dallaglio retires
The England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has announced that he is to retire from the international game with immediate effect. With 73 caps to his name, and an England career stretching back 10 years, Dallaglio said that now was the right time to step aside.
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