United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Quiggin was told the cause was the wording of his passport, where instead of reading: "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland," it read: "British Islands Isle of Man."
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
JPMorgan JPM 0.05%increase; green up pointing triangle Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon hosted a lavish 77th birthday celebration for King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Since Queen Elizabeth II's death in September, her son Charles has ruled, but May 6 marks the official coronation when Charles becomes monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From Salon ● May 5, 2023
Then, he will participate in a swearing-in ceremony of Robert Wood “Woody” Johnson, IV as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 21, 2017
Acts adopted by the Council and any financial consequences other than administrative costs entailed for the institutions shall not be applicable to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union
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