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A Calendar of Queens: June

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20th June 2020
The first month of summer has brought many new beginnings for some famous queens and it’s been a moment of crowning glory for others. June is also the month when five English queens said farewell. Here’s a calendar of queens for June.Birth of a QueenJust two British queens have, so far, made their debut in June. Philippa of Hainault, wife of Edward III, was born in…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge show support for business

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19th June 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been out and about in Norfolk as the Royal Family showed its support for businesses across the UK. The couple spent time at local firms in Norfolk, hearing about how they are opening up again safely in the week that non essential services were allowed to welcome back customers again.The Duchess of Cambridge carried out her first face to face engagement in…
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Royal tributes to Dame Vera Lynn who has died at the age of 103

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18th June 2020
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have led royal tributes to Dame Vera Lynn who has died at the age of 103.Dame Vera, whose songs kept morale going during World War Two, passed away early on June 18th 2020.The official social media accounts of Clarence House were the first to post tributes following the announcement of her death. Sharing images of the singer with both Charles…
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Queen Margrethe comes face to face with herself in a new portrait

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17th June 2020
Denmark’s Queen has unveiled a new portrait of herself, painted to mark her 80th birthday this year. Margrethe II revealed the new image as she officially opened an exhibition celebrating her life and reign.The new portrait is by Nils Strobek, who has painted Margrethe on four other occasions. The artist said he wanted to show the Queen of Denmark as a private person so there are no…
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