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In a letter to the city to recognise the occasion, The King offered his congratulations before praising the unique history and heritage of Leeds.

17th July 2026

OUR CITY

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His Majesty The King gives royal seal of approval to landmark Leeds 400 celebrations

His Majesty The King Charles III has praised the hard work, generosity and civic pride of the people of Leeds, giving the city’s landmark Leeds 400 celebrations the royal seal of approval. In a letter marking the occasion, The King offered his congratulations and paid tribute to Leeds’ distinctive history and heritage. He also…

Baton on stage with Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr Robert W Gettings

15th July 2022

SPORT

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Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Leeds: Brownlee Brothers are baton bearers

Leeds welcomes the Queen’s Baton Relay with Olympic legends the Brownlee brothers. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to…

8th July 2022

SPORT

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Leeds Olympic gold medallists Brownlee brothers and Class Dynamix to mark Queen’s Baton Relay visit to Leeds

Queen’s Baton Relay coming to Leeds Dock and city centre on Tuesday 12 July. Leeds Olympic gold medallists Alistair and Jonny Brownlee will be joined by local singing stars Class Dynamix as the city celebrates welcoming the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay next week. Arriving in late afternoon on Tuesday 12 July, the Baton…

24th June 2022

NEWS

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The not forgotten’s ‘Tea-Riffic’ bus tour visited Leeds to support serving and ex-military personnel

In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Not Forgotten, a British Armed Forces Charity for wounded, sick and injured serving and ex-military personnel, brought their ‘Anyone For Tea’ Tour to the Waitrose car park in Meanwood, Leeds on 22nd June 2022. Part of a 10-day road trip, the Tour aims to…

10th June 2022

CHILD FRIENDLY LEEDS

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Child Friendly Leeds set to enter the matrix to celebrate 10th birthday

A shortlist of nominees who have helped change the lives of children in Leeds has been revealed as the prestigious Child Friendly Leeds Awards get set for a futuristic return. Taking place for the first time since 2020, the awards will be held on July 5 at the City Varieties Music Hall, with a…

Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

27th May 2022

LIFESTYLE

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Leeds City Council Launches ‘The Leeds Platinum Jubilee Memories Project’ in Honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year Reign

Cherished stories, memories and photos of royal events in Leeds are being brought together as the city prepares to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. People in Leeds are being asked to come forward with their contributions to the new historical record, which will be hosted by Leeds Libraries’ online Leodis Photo Archive…

13th May 2022

SPORT

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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Leeds as full England route revealed

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Leeds during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games.…

24th December 2021

OUR CITY

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We wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and we believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The history of Christmas dates back to thousand years. The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336AD in the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine (he was…

16th April 2021

NEWS

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Special pre-recorded civic service in remembrance of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh to be broadcast

A special pre-recorded civic service in remembrance of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh will be available to view online from this Friday. Led by the Rector of Leeds, The Reverend Canon Sam Corley, and with a sermon by the Anglican Bishop of Leeds, The Right Reverend Nick Baines, the service will be…

11th December 2020

CHARITY

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Sculpture of Captain Sir Tom Moore donated to Leeds Cares to honour Second World War veteran

Last week, Leeds Cares unveiled the highly anticipated bust of Captain Sir Tom Moore in the Bexley Wing at St James Hospital thanks to the amazing donation from Garry McBride, founder of Derbyshire-based Monumental Icons. The bust of the Second World War veteran – complete with medals and the NHS fundraising hero’s trademark blazer…

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His Majesty The King gives royal seal of approval to landmark Leeds 400 celebrations

Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Leeds: Brownlee Brothers are baton bearers

Leeds Olympic gold medallists Brownlee brothers and Class Dynamix to mark Queen’s Baton Relay visit to Leeds

The not forgotten’s ‘Tea-Riffic’ bus tour visited Leeds to support serving and ex-military personnel

Child Friendly Leeds set to enter the matrix to celebrate 10th birthday

Leeds City Council Launches ‘The Leeds Platinum Jubilee Memories Project’ in Honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year Reign

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Leeds as full England route revealed

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year

Special pre-recorded civic service in remembrance of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh to be broadcast

Sculpture of Captain Sir Tom Moore donated to Leeds Cares to honour Second World War veteran

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