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This is where the story of Queen Elizabeth II began and it's not royal at all

It’s the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. But her story began in a most unlikely place and anyone hoping to visit might find themselves slightly bemused. Not all kings and queens are born in castles. The tale of the longest reigning Monarch in British history began in a London townhouse. To be precise, No 17, Bruton…
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British Royals

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest monarchs in history but there are three royal titles she was never allowed to hold

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became heir to the throne, on the accession of her father as King George VI in December 1936, the then Princess Elizabeth was prevented by ancient royal rules from…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla sums up royal history as she speaks in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century

Everyone’s talking about Queen Elizabeth II. As the centenary of her birth approaches, there has been a sudden shift towards telling her story. The King has announced who will write the authorised biography of the late Queen. And just hours after Anna Keay was confirmed as the person charged with telling one of the greatest royal stories of all, another appraisal of an historic life and…
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Royal News

Queen Mary of Denmark seen in public for first time since death of father and her royal family make special gestures to her grief

Queen Mary of Denmark has made her first public appearance since the death of her father. Mary joined her royal family in Copenhagen as they marked the birthday of Queen Margrethe. The father of Queen Mary, John Dalgleish Donaldson, died at the weekend in his hometown of Hobart, Australia. The Queen of Denmark announced his death soon afterwards, saying that her heart was heavy and her…
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