Queen Elizabeth II

Church of England picks ten-year-old’s logo for The Queen’s birthday

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14th February 2016
Out of over a thousand entries, the Church of England’s commemorative logo for Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday celebrations was designed by a ten-year-old boy. The Church of England held a contest throughout its schools to decide on a logo for the celebrations, and young Luke Salinger’s design – children holding hands around a cross with the Queen’s insignia and the Royal Crown at the…
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By Royal Appointment: Twinings & Co.

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7th February 2016
Today in our series on Royal Warrant holders, we’re going to take a look at Twinings & Co., which has held a Royal Warrant since the reign of Queen Victoria. Although tea is as quintessentially British as one can imagine, it wasn’t always a staple drink in the…
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Netflix Premiers trailer for Queen Elizabeth drama 'The Crown'

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8th January 2016
The first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming regal drama, The Crown, was released earlier this week, teasing the world with an intriguing look inside the royal life of Queen Elizabeth II. The four-minute trailer premiered on 6 January, and has already been viewed 167,000 times. The trailer opens on a scene of Queen Elizabeth wearing St. Edward’s Crown at Buckingham Palace, watched by her young…
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A Very British Christmas

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24th December 2015
Are you eager to spend your Christmas as if you were a member of the British Royal Family? Clear your calendars, because you’re in for a busy week. Christmas with the Queen begins the week before, with a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace for all members of the Royal…
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Catherine wears one of Diana's signature tiaras to Diplomatic Reception

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9th December 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted wearing the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, one of Diana’s signature pieces, last night to the annual Diplomatic Reception held at Buckingham Palace. The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara was commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913 from Garrard using pearls and diamonds already in her possession and based on a tiara worn by her grandmother, Princess Augusta of…
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Palaces & Buildings

A Royal Regency Christmas at Windsor Castle

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3rd December 2015
Are you curious to see how the Royal Family would have celebrated Christmas centuries ago? Windsor Castle has created a beautiful display to show just that in the opulent State Apartments. The Christmas Display is set up to mimic a Regency era Christmas, between 1811 and…
Queen Elizabeth II

A Party Fit for a Queen: Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Celebrations Sell Out

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25th November 2015
A huge, multi-day celebration has been planned for The Queen’s 90th birthday next year and tickets to the event have already completely sold out. The festivities, held from 12-15 May 2016, will see thousands descend on the private grounds of Windsor Castle, one of Her Majesty’s favourite residences. “Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday Party will be a celebration of The Queen’s life, her…
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