British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

A moment in history remembered as iconic portrait of Queen by groundbreaking photographer reaches special anniversary

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26th February 2022
The Royal Collection Trust is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first iconic portraits taken of the new Queen Elizabeth II by sharing four images of the portrait session. On 26 February 1952, the young queen, just 20 days into her reign, sat for her first official portraits by photographer Dorothy Wilding, which marked the first time a female photographer had ever officially…
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DenmarkPrince & Princess of Wales

Kate and Mary visit shelter to see early years work

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23rd February 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up her two-day visit to Denmark with a joint visit to the Danner Crisis Centre alongside Crown Princess Mary. The Danner Crisis Centre bills itself as a feminist organisation that works to “eliminate violence against women by empowerment, and by protection, prevention and advocacy. “Violence against women and girls is the single worst violation of human…
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Norway

The farmhouse that became the setting for the start of a very important royal story

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21st February 2022
Skaugum Estate is a farmhouse that lies just outside Oslo, Norway, and it is currently the home of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, though it has a storied history that dates back to the Middle Ages and is known as the birthplace of King Harald, in 1937. Originally a church property, Skaugum belonged to the Church of Mary and the Convent of Nonneseter. In 1909, a Norwegian…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen leads congratulations as Team GB finally strikes gold in Beijing

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21st February 2022
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to Team Great Britain’s Curling teams following the women’s gold medal win and the men’s silver medal win on the final weekend of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. Posted to the Royal Family’s social media accounts, the message reads: “I send my warmest congratulations to the Team GB Women’s Curling team on your outstanding…
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