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On the centenary of the birth of Elizabeth II, here are 100 things you might not know about Britain's most historic Queen

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21st April 2026
The longest reigning Monarch in British history was born 100 years ago today. Queen Elizabeth II arrived on April 21 1926 in London, third in line to the throne. Her epic reign began on February 6 1952 and ended on September 8 2022. And in between, she made history and changed the Monarchy forever. On the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, here are 100 things you might not know about…
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King Charles takes on key role in honouring the late Queen’s legacy

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19th April 2026
The King is to serve as patron of a newly established charity created in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, as part of commemorations marking what would have been her 100th birthday. The organisation, known as the Queen Elizabeth Trust, will provide funding to communities across the United Kingdom to support the redevelopment and improvement of shared local spaces. Its work is expected to…
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Could the Commonwealth be about to gain a new member? Unexpected royal visit sparks speculation

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9th March 2026
Could the tiny principality of Monaco one day become part of the Commonwealth? The question was quietly raised in royal and social media circles after Prince Albert II of Monaco made a rare appearance at the Commonwealth Day service in London, joining members of the British royal family at Westminster Abbey. Prince Albert, 67, attended the annual celebration alongside King Charles III and other…
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‘Show them what you can do’: Prince Edward’s rallying call to Team GB Paralympians

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7th March 2026
The Duke of Edinburgh has sent a message of encouragement to Britain’s Paralympic athletes as they prepare to compete at the Winter Games in Italy. Prince Edward, who has served as patron of the British Paralympic Association for more than two decades, wished Team GB luck ahead of the 2026 Winter Paralympics. In a video message, the Duke said he hoped the team would follow the example set…
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