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The Princes and Princesses left in Denmark after Queen Margrethe's big announcement

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has made a significant announcement, stripping the titles and styles from four of her grandchildren as of 1 January 2023. However, four of her grandchildren will retain their titles.  Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have four children that follow their father in the Danish line of succession. They will continue to be known as Prince and…
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UK corgi sales soar after Queen Elizabeth II's death

Unsurprisingly, corgi sales in the UK have continued to trend upward since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September.  As reported by Insider, Pets4Home has shared that the search volume for corgis has increased nearly 100% since the late Queen’s funeral, with selling prices over double what they were.  Queen Elizabeth’s love of corgis was well-known throughout her life. She…
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The Queen's staff line the streets of London and Windsor in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth’s personal staff said one final goodbye to their sovereign during her funeral procession.  As Her Majesty’s funeral procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Hyde Park, over 100 Buckingham Palace staff members lined up outside the palace gates to pay their respects. They were in their usual staff uniform, complete with black armbands.  Queen Elizabeth lived at…
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the world.  Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI had only reigned for fifteen…
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