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On Friday, Jan. 31, the United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union, three years after the public voted on Brexit. Despite this monumental time, reports have it that Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family will not be celebrating with the public.
According to Daily Express, no royal engagements pertaining to Brexit have been set for Friday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the nation from 10 Downing St. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, however, said that there will be a celebration at the Parliament Square.
Though members of the royal family sometimes carry out unannounced royal engagements, some of them will be quite busy on Brexit Day and won't likely have time to attend the parties or visit Downing Street. Prince William will be in Everton to visit the football club and the community for his Heads Up charity. Princess Anne has an engagement at the United Kingdom Chamber of Shipping Annual Dinner as their Master of the Corporation of Trinity House.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, on the other hand, has two engagements scheduled on this day as well. She is going to the London Stock Exchange for a Next Generation Event and she will also be hosting a dinner near her home for the Linking Environment And Farming Association.
While Queen Elizabeth is still in Sandringham until the rest of the week, it's unclear if Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be at the Parliament Square. However, the couple will also likely sit this one out as members of the royal family have to remain neutral in issues about politics.
In 2016, over 30 million or 51.9 percent voted in favor Brexit, which means that Britain will leave the European Union. Under this deal, Great Britain may now forge new trade agreements with other countries in the world without complying to the standards of the EU.
Meanwhile, by 2021, British citizens traveling to countries under the EU will need a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) visa waiver, which is renewable and will cost about £6. British citizens, however, may still use their European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) for any medical needs or emergencies in EU countries.
Experts say that the value of the pound will remain the same once Brexit is in place. More than anything, Brexit will affect the trade deals Great Britain has made with its neighbors.
