Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen gives permission for a new resident to live permanently at Windsor Castle next to her own private quarters

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15th May 2022
The Queen has allowed her closest aide and trusted confidant, Angela Kelly, to take up residence at Windsor Castle. Ms Kelly has worked for Her Majesty for nearly 30 years, and in that time has become a good friend to The Queen. Her official title is ‘Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor and Curator’ – a role that encompasses a number of duties, ranging from selecting and…
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Elizabeth II breaks another royal record

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9th May 2022
The Queen is now the third longest reigning Monarch in recorded history. Her rule has now reached 70 years and 92 days, one day longer than the reign of Johann II of Liechtenstein. Her latest historic milestone comes just months after she became the only British Monarch to rule for 70 years. Elizabeth II became Queen on February 6th 1952. On September 9th 2015, she became the longest…
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One of Camilla's favourite authors designs Platinum Jubilee T-shirt

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7th May 2022
One of the Duchess of Cornwall’s favourite authors has designed a special edition Platinum Jubilee t-shirt featuring two of his most iconic characters. Charles Mackesy, the celebrated children’s author, illustrator and artist behind The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse has designed a Platinum Jubilee t-shirt featuring the boy and the mole sitting on a heart-shaped Union Jack with the…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen's dynasty enters a new chapter with the marriage of a princess

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3rd May 2022
She was the first of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s children to marry and her big day set the template for the royal celebrations that would follow in its wake. Princess Anne’s wedding to Mark Phillips, on 14 November 1973, was a huge state occasion with a massive television audience that captured imaginations around the world. And it was a major milestone, not just for her, but for the…
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