British Royals

New stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II begin final countdown to centenary of her birth

The final countdown to the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II is under way and brand new stamps have been released to mark the special anniversary. Royal Mail have launched eight stamps commemorating the life and reign of Elizabeth II, shown to the public for the first time with just a week to go until the centenary. The stamps feature all eras of Elizabeth’s life, starting with family photos…
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The unexpected word that Donald Trump used to describe Queen Elizabeth II

The US President is known to be a huge fan of the Royal Family and to hold a particular admiration for Queen Elizabeth II. But in his latest opinions on the royals, he has picked an unexpected word to sum up the longest reigning Monarch in British history. Top journalist, Susan Page, has just written a book about Elizabeth II and the US Presidents who held office during her reign and she’s…
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This is how the Royal Family will mark major anniversary with King Charles putting Princess Anne centre stage

The Royal Family will mark a very special anniversary and King Charles has given his sister, Princess Anne, a central role in proceedings. The royals will gather on April 20th and 21st to mark the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. And while King Charles will take on a special role at one event, he’s putting his sister in charge of one of the most moving events of all. On…
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Red, white and blue at the centre of historic display of Queen Elizabeth II's jewels in London

Three of the most famous tiaras worn by Queen Elizabeth II in her lifetime are now on show in London and they add a very personal touch to the exhibition charting her life through her style. For the diadems include the one worn at her wedding and two that she helped design and which are now only to be used by queens. And the trio are made up of red, white and blue. First chance in twenty years…
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