Queen Elizabeth II

New photo exhibition shows Queen, Camilla and William in remarkable mirrored portraits

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1st August 2015
A new exhibition which begins this month at Eleven in London titled The Queen’s People is set to show some of Britain’s high office holders in their traditional outfits, using a photographic technique inspired by 17th century portrait painting. The collection of photographs, which will go on display from 19th August – 19th September this year, are all produced in the same…
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History

Stories of the Stuarts: Oak Apple Day

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1st August 2015
Oak Apple Day was a formal public holiday celebrated in England on the 29th May in recognition of the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 following ‘The Commonwealth’ of England and rule of Oliver Cromwell from 1649. It is so named ‘Oak Apple Day&#8217…
King Charles III

Tiptoe through the tulips: Prince Charles & Camilla attend Sandringham Flower Show

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29th July 2015
Arriving by carriage as per tradition, The Prince of Wales attended the 134th Sandringham Flower Show with The Duchess of Cornwall on Wednesday. Prince Charles has been Patron of the Sandringham Estate Cottage Horticultural Society since 2002. Embed from Getty Images Sandringham Flower Show is one of the most celebrated horticultural events in the East of England. Taking place Sandringham Park…
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History

The stories of Queen Victoria's granddaughters: Princess Louise of Wales

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27th July 2015
On this day, 126 years ago, a shy young woman married a man almost two decades older than her in London. But this was no ordinary wedding. The bride was Princess Louise of Wales, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and her marriage had set tongues wagging for her groom was a mere earl. It is an exciting headline but like much of Louise’s life – her lofty position in the line of…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles awards Royal Agricultural University graduates with degrees

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25th July 2015
Cirencester welcomed a very special visitor on Friday as The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the town to present graduates from the Royal Agricultural University with their degrees. The graduation ceremony took place at St John the Baptist’s Church in Market Place and was also attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Cirencester as well as the High Sheriff and local councillors. Prince Charles…
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