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Royal Pictures from History: first sight of Elizabeth II as Queen

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7th February 2021
In this occasional series, looking at famous royal images from history, Royal Central goes back to 1952 and the moment the world first saw Elizabeth II after her sudden accession to the throne on the death of her father, King George VI. The Image: Queen Elizabeth II, February 7th 1952, London Airport [getty src=”568960959″ width=”594″ height=”436″ tld=”co.uk”] The…
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The big difference to the anniversary of the Queen's accession in 2021

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5th February 2021
It is a moment she always marks privately but, this year, it will be very different. On the morning of February 6th 2021, Elizabeth II will reach the 69th anniversary of her accession. However, almost seven decades on from the start of her reign, this year’s historic moment will have a changed aspect. The Queen will spend the day at Windsor Castle where she has been isolating with the Duke of…
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King Philippe's favourite pseudonym revealed

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3rd February 2021
The world knows him as King Philippe of the Belgians, but when this monarch wants to go incognito, he prefers to be known as Monsieur Legrand. That’s the name on papers filed on the French Ile d’Yeu, off the coast of Brittany, where the king and his family have bought a holiday home. As Philippe Legrand, he applied for planning permission for an annex for his security staff at his new…
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The Invictus Games 2021 are postponed because of the pandemic

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2nd February 2021
The Duke of Sussex has spoken of resilience as he joined competitors and organisers in confirming that the Invictus Games for 2021 have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Prince Harry, who set up the Games, took part in a special video message alongside some of the thousands of injured service personnel who have taken part in the contest as it was announced that the event, set…
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