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The Princess of Wales pays a very personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and it links her to royal history

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21st April 2026
The Princess of Wales paid a very personal tribute at the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II with her choice of outfit and it wasn’t just her jewellery that did the talking. While Kate’s three strand pearl necklace was instantly recognisable as a nod to the late Monarch as the gems had been a favourite of Elizabeth II. But the Princess of Wales also chose a mauve pink dress for the…
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British Royals

How the papers of 1926 reported the big royal story of the year: the arrival of the baby who would grow up to be Queen Elizabeth II

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21st April 2026
On April 21 1926, the papers had an early start. Breaking news in the early hours of the morning meant the front pages had to be held. When they appeared, they heralded a moment of history. A baby girl had been born and she would change the Monarchy forever. To the duchess, a daughter ‘Daughter for Duchess of York’ was a typical headline on the morning of April 21 1926. The Derby Daily…
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Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest monarchs in history but there are three royal titles she was never allowed to hold

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20th April 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became heir to the throne, on the accession of her father as King George VI in December 1936, the then Princess Elizabeth was prevented by ancient royal rules from…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla sums up royal history as she speaks in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century

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19th April 2026
Everyone’s talking about Queen Elizabeth II. As the centenary of her birth approaches, there has been a sudden shift towards telling her story. The King has announced who will write the authorised biography of the late Queen. And just hours after Anna Keay was confirmed as the person charged with telling one of the greatest royal stories of all, another appraisal of an historic life and reign…
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