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Canada's politicians show their support for Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee day

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6th February 2022
Canadian politicians sent their congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on Sunday to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Governor General Mary Simon shared a video statement to YouTube and spoke in English, French and Inuktitut: “This year, we mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. “Growing up in Northern Quebec, my grandmother would show us pictures of The Queen. Her Majesty was…
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Mary at 50: her passion for health issues

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5th February 2022
Crown Princess Mary’s patronages are varied, but a core theme runs through her royal work: her tireless support of health and healthcare organisations. Her health-related patronages number 17 total and feature organisations related to heart health, stroke research…
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What are Elizabeth II's titles?

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5th February 2022
With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch. Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal name (her purported reply when asked what her regnal name would be: “My own, of course—what else?”). With that style…
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Prince Charles, 70 years as heir to the throne

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4th February 2022
Every time The Queen passes another milestone in longevity, be it personal age or length of reign, there’s often the unspoken part of that milestone, which is that Prince Charles is now or continues to be the longest serving heir apparent in British history. The punchline is that he’s been waiting 70 years and counting for his throne. This is the longest amount of time anybody has ever…
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Luvverly Jubbly - the souvenirs on sale because they're wrong

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3rd February 2022
Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s ‘jubbly!’ At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee commemorative pieces that just hit the market. Looking to capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers rushed through a series of teacups, mugs and plates that read “To commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II.” Now those pieces are being sold…
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