This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Make Norfolk a Royal County
The county of Norfolk has a strong association with the Royal Family, hosting the Royal Norfolk Show with frequent royal visitors.
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Her Majesty resides at Sandringham annually for Christmas and the New Year Period. As well as the Royal Residence of Sandringham, the future King William and his family also have a Norfolk home. His mother Princess Diana was raised at Park House on the Sandringham estate, the Queens father King George sadly passed way at Sandiringham House. There are numerous other connections of the Country of Norfolk with the British Royal family and believe this should elevate Norfolk to a Royal County
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The title ‘Royal’ is a privilege granted by the Queen. This action could not, therefore, be taken directly by the Government or Parliament.
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