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National Trust announces plan for Queen's Platinum Jubilee planting

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21st February 2022
The Isle of Wight is home to many areas of pristine natural beauty, and the National Trust recently announced a special tree would be planted to honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the island’s Mottistone Village Green. Gardener Ed Hinch from the Isle of Wight’s Mottistone Gardensand Estate will plant a walnut tree in the village as part of the Queen’s Green…
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Camilla takes centre stage in first engagements since confirmation she will be Queen Consort

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8th February 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall has been the talk of the royal world since The Queen’s historic accession day announcement, and she was all smiles as she was greeted by flag-waving children during her first appearance since the news that she’d be known as Queen Consort. Camilla’s enthusiastic greeting took place as she visited Roundhill Primary School in Bath, where, according to the…
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Monarchy Rules: Elizabeth II

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6th February 2022
As we mark 70 years since The Queen ascended the throne, we’re taking a look back at the life and reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II. Early Life At the time of her birth, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Marywas never meant to be a…
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Australia's PM is first to offer congratulations to the Platinum Queen

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6th February 2022
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent his best wishes to Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee, saying that her 70 years on the throne was “a truly remarkable milestone in a remarkable life.” “For over half of our history as a federation, The Queen has been our monarch,” Morrison said in a press conference on 6 February. “Most Australians have…
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Camilla calls for "the end of domestic abuse forever" on Refuge charity's 50th anniversary

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25th January 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House to mark the 50th anniversary of domestic abuse charity Refuge, and in a speech, she made sure to point out that the keyword was “mark.” Stressing that the world hopes for “the day when your service is no longer needed,” she added that “we are marking rather than celebrating your fiftieth…
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