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Queen To Attend Baroness Thatcher's Funeral

Buckingham Palace has confirmed this morning The Queen be in attendance at the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. There was some uncertainty whether Her Majesty would attend, and last night Buckingham Palace had said a decision was awaiting information. It is a precedent as it is the first ceremonial funeral for a former British Prime Minister The Queen has ever attended. Although, Her Majesty did…
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Baroness Thatcher Has Died

Baroness Thatcher, Britain’s first woman prime minster, has died this morning after suffering a stroke at the age of 87. It was announced by her children in a statement. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen was sad to hear the news of the death of…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen Wins Honorary Bafta

The actor Sir Kenneth Branagh presented her with the award in a star-studded event held at Windsor Castle, and the 86 year old seemed overjoyed with her new Bafta. As The Queen was honoured for her “outstanding patronage of the film and television industries&#8221…
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Stella McCartney: "I'd Love To Dress The Queen"

Sir Paul McCartney’s designer daughter, Stella was at Buckingham Palace last week to collect the Order of the British Empire honour. While at the Palace, the British designer revealed she admires the Queen’s style and believed her to be a great fashion Icon, she said: “She’d be up there, I would have to say. She has a great timeless quality about her in what she wears and…
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The Queen To Honour British Film Industry

Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will hold a reception for the British film industry at Windsor Castle on Thursday 4th April 2013, it has been announced. The event will recognise individuals who are involved with the British film industry.  The reception…
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Style Queen Sophie [Countess Of Wessex]

“This is a very exciting time for the college and HRH’s patronage strengthens the innovative work that we do and the contribution we will continue to make to the future of the fashion industry.” said LCF professor Frances Corner, shortly after the…
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The Queen's Garden Parties - Behind The Scenes

Attending one of the Queen’s Garden Parties must be a lifetime highlight for any person lucky enough to receive an invitation. But how many of those attending have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Let’s take a look. Over the last 61 years, the Queen has entertained over 2 million people at her garden parties. The invitations generally go to people involved with charity or…
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