British RoyalsLuxembourg

The Rulers of 1952: Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg One of only two women reigning at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Grand…
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British Royals

Westminster Abbey to offer Jubilee tour marking The Queen's Platinum celebrations

A special Jubilee tour has been created for Westminster Abbey, highlighting the links between the ancient church and The Queen. The tour, called The Queen and Her Abbey, will highlight the many connections the Monarch has with Westminster, the site of some of the most famous moments in her historic reign. It will include reflections on her wedding to Prince Philip at the Abbey in 1947 as…
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British RoyalsSweden

The Monarchs of 1952: King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden’s accession came less than two years before Queen Elizabeth…
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British RoyalsMonaco

The Rulers of 1952: Prince Rainier III of Monaco

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who ruled in Europe at the start of the longest reign on the continent in modern times. Prince Rainier III of Monaco Prince Rainier III, a man largely responsible for bringing glamour to the tiny principality of Monaco, once…
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