British Royals

How rainbows and shooting stars became symbols of a nation's mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

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8th September 2023
In the days between the death of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Late Majesty’s State Funeral, the country she had ruled for seventy years went into national mourning. And amidst the week and a half of ceremonial and constitutional events came some moments that would mark the passing of a Monarch. Amongst the most striking symbols of that strange time was the rainbow. As Buckingham Palace…
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Charles III, King for a year

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8th September 2023
The King is marking the first anniversary of his accession. His Majesty will spend the day at Balmoral where he became Monarch. King Charles will pass the moment in quiet reflection as today is also, of course, the first anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen…
British Royals

King Charles gives thanks for dedicated service of Queen Elizabeth II

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8th September 2023
As he marks the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, His Majesty has paid tribute to her devoted service. In a short speech released one minute after midnight on September 8th 2023, The King said ”“In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty’s death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne, a central figure at the heart of the reign of King Charles III

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7th September 2023
As the newly crowned King Charles made his way back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey, he was surrounded by the biggest military parade London had seen in seven decades. And riding at its head was his sister, The Princess Royal. It was a striking moment, the first time a woman had taken such a role in almost 1000 years of royal history. And it was a very public demonstration of the place…
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The final image of Queen Elizabeth II

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6th September 2023
It was taken on the off chance but became one of the most famous photos in history. As Queen Elizabeth II waited for the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign to arrive at Balmoral for the traditional kissing of hands, she posed for quick picture. It wasn’t shared…
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The Queen of England accidentally dug up by a farmer

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5th September 2023
Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a queen whose life was filled with drama and whose end was soon forgotten in the tumult of Tudor politics. The drama continued…
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