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By Glen Owen Political Editor Published: 17:49 EDT, 31 August 2024 | Updated: 18:09 EDT, 31 August 2024 China has the ability to shut down British hospitals ‘at the flick of a switch’ – and could even access the medical records of the Royal Family, security sources say. Beijing’s army …

The Buckingham Palace garden party is one of the most prestigious invitations of the season.  Established by Queen Victoria in the 1860s as twice-yearly ‘breakfasts’ presenting debutantes into society, the afternoon events took full advantage of the nation’s new-found obsession with tea-drinking.  Today, the sovereign hosts two summer garden parties at Buckingham …