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Royal Pictures from History: Parties for Elizabeth II's Coronation

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2nd June 2019
The Queen was crowned 66 years ago today. The coronation of Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey and while the ancient ceremony took place, a nation celebrated. This glittering moment in what would become a record breaking reign was shared by millions who took to the pavements of London to cheer their queen and the streets of Britain to party with their monarch. Here’s a look at some…
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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…
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A nod to Princess Grace as Charlotte Casiraghi weds Dimitri Rassam in Monaco

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2nd June 2019
Charlotte Casiraghi has married her partner, Dimitri Rassam, at the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. The eldest granddaughter of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace wed in a civil ceremony on June 1st 2019. And the bride appears to have taken inspiration from her famous grandmother for her wedding gown. Charlotte wore a stone coloured lace dress by Yves Saint Laurent which featured three bows on the…
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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 become the fourteenth person to serve as UK Prime Minister in the reign of Elizabeth II. As this historic moment approaches, Royal…
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The History of the Dukedom of Sussex

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19th May 2019
It’s been used once before and yet we’ve all been talking about it for months as if it were a royal regular. After a gap of almost two centuries, we have a new Duke of Sussex. The Queen has granted that title to Prince Harry who becomes just the second man to hold the dukedom while his bride, Meghan Markle, is the first ever Duchess of Sussex. As we celebrate the Royal Wedding and this royal…
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