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Style Moments of a Reign: The Queen at State Opening

The State Opening of Parliament is a standard fixture on The Queen’s calendar; she has attending the event every year during her historic 70 year reign, aside from 1959, 1963, and 2022. Some of her most iconic style moments have come from the State Opening of Parliament.  1967 State Opening of Parliament Norman Hartnell was one of The Queen’s favourite designers until his death in the…
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Charles and Camilla continue Canada visit

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have continued their three-day visit to Canada with a busy set of engagements in Ottawa, the nation’s capital city.  The day began with Canadian Governor General Mary Simon investing Prince Charles with the Order of Military Merit. Charles and Camilla then attended a ceremony honouring those Canadians who have lost their lives in war at the…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen's Golden Jubilee

The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, but has celebrated three other major Jubilees as well. Her Golden Jubilee in 2002 was a momentous occasion across the Commonwealth.  Although the year started off with personal difficulties for The Queen, with the death of her sister and mother within a six week span, it was a joyous year with celebrations in the UK and across the…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: The George VI Victorian Suite

The Queen has many impressive suites in her jewellery vaults. The King George VI Victorian Suite is one of the most sentimental sets in her collection and has a short but meaningful history for Her Majesty.  King George VI gave his eldest daughter, the then-Princess Elizabeth, a wedding gift of a Victorian suite that he had purchased. It is thought that it was initially created at some point…
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