British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

US State Visit, Day One - what to expect

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3rd June 2019
The State Visit to the United Kingdom by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, gets under way in just a few hours time. The Queen will welcome Mr Trump and his wife, Melania, to the country as they begin a three day trip. As this controversial and historic State Visit finally starts, Royal Central runs down what to expect from day one. Buckingham Palace You’re going to see a lot…
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History

Royal Pictures from History: A Queen is Crowned

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2nd June 2019
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place 66 years ago today. The young monarch, who had succeeded to the throne on the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6th 1952 was carried to this ancient ceremony in a golden coach while the world watched. Millions of people around the world celebrated with Elizabeth, then just 27 years old, at the start of what would become a record…
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Princess on Parade: Anne visits troops in Estonia

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1st June 2019
The Princess Royal has donned khakis for a visit to British troops in Estonia. Anne spent a day with soldiers currently deployed with NATO as part of a visit to the Baltic State. The visit to Tapa Military Base was part of a packed day in Estonia for Anne. The princess carried out a string of engagements there on May 30th culminating with her trip to see the Army in action. Royal Family…
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Queen Elizabeth II

All the Queen's Prime Ministers

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24th May 2019
The Queen is about to see the fourteenth Prime Minister of her reign. Theresa May has informed Her Majesty that she will stand down as Conservative leader on Friday June 7th 2019, triggering a race to replace her. The new incumbent will be in place within days and will…
European RoyalsHistoryRoyal WeddingsSpain

Royal Wedding Flowers: Queen Letizia of Spain

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22nd May 2019
Soft, striking and above all, symbolic. The wedding bouquet carried by the future Queen of Spain, Letizia Ortiz, at her royal wedding on May 22nd 2004 was filled with significance. From personal touches to nods to one of the oldest ruling dynasties in Europe, Letizia filled her posy with meaning.At the heart of her cascading bouquet were the iris and the lily, closely associated with the House…
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