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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: The George IV Diadem

For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and has been worn on countless historic occasions.  In 1820, George IV commissioned a diadem for his coronation from Rundell & Bridge for over £8,000…
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The special nod to her grandfather in one of The Queen's most famous appearances

it’s one of the most famous moments of her reign. Elizabeth II’s walkabout in the City of London as she marked her Silver Jubilee in 1977 has become one of the iconic images of her long rule. And the outfit she chose, in pink, remains one of her best known. However, the coat and hat that made her stand out against the slightly grey skies and the huge crowds wasn’t just eye…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Diamond Jubilee

With the Platinum Jubilee right around the corner, The Queen’s past jubilees have become a popular topic of discussion again. At Royal Central, we are looking at the Milestones of a Monarch and among the biggest moments in her reign was Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.  The Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, with the main festivities taking place over a four day weekend in…
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A surprise to end the Jubilee

The Platinum Jubilee is almost upon us, and Buckingham Palace has announced many plans for the four-day event. The celebrations last from Thursday, 2 June through Sunday, 5 June in London and throughout the United Kingdom. There has long been talk of a surprise event…
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Meet the corgi about to take a starring role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

His name is PJ and he’s just a few hours old but he’s already set to be one of the big stars of the Platinum Jubilee. For this corgi is the emoji that will spring into life every time Twitter users use the special celebratory hashtags for the anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Over the coming ten days, a string of hashtags will automatically include the corgi with his crown in…
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