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Queen Elizabeth II's Prime Ministers: the vital relationship at the heart of her long reign

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17th September 2022
It was the image that began her reign and it was there that it ended, too. In February 1952, the first glimpse the world had of the new Queen Elizabeth II came as she descended the steps of her aircraft to be greeted by her Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Seventy years later, the final public appearance of Elizabeth II came at Balmoral, as she appointed a new Prime Minister, Liz Truss. In the…
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The other kings called Charles

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15th September 2022
With the death of his mother on Thursday 8 September 2022, King Charles III is now the sovereign of the United Kingdom, as well as fifteen other nations. While it was thought previously that he may take the regnal name of George VII, The King has chosen to keep his given…
Palaces & Buildings

The history of Westminster Hall

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14th September 2022
On Wednesday, 14 September, Queen Elizabeth II’s body will process from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where it will lie-in-state in Westminster Hall.Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving part of the medieval Palace of Westminster, now a part of the parliament buildings (also known as the Palace of Westminster in the present day). It was first built in 1097…
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The National Trust pays tribute to The Queen

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10th September 2022
With her passing on Thursday, 8 September, at Balmoral Castle, organisations across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth are paying tribute to The Queen and sending their condolences to the Royal Family. The National Trust has shared its thanks for the late monarch’s support on social media. The National Trust is a charity that works to promote and support heritage conservation efforts…
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The Queen praises Church of England bishops for their commitment to climate change

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5th August 2022
The Queen has sent a message as Anglican bishops from around the world are gathering in Canterbury for the Lambeth Conference.Her Majesty sent a letter to those attending the conference, re-emphasising her faith and highlighting the work that the Anglican church has been doing around climate change.The Communion Forest officially launched on 4 August. Similar to The Queen’s…
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