British Royals

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

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14th April 2026
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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Will William and Kate be heading to the ultimate royal party of the spring?

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13th April 2026
There’s a huge royal celebration with a stand out guest list and now the guessing game is under way for who else might be heading to the palace party of the year. At the end of April 2026, the King of Sweden is marking a major birthday and is gathering crowned heads around him for the occasion. Many royal houses have already confirmed their attendance but the question of whether anyone from the…
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Queen Mary of Denmark issues moving personal statement as she announces the death of her father

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12th April 2026
The Queen of Denmark has announced that her beloved father, John Donaldson, has died. Queen Mary shared the news that her dad, who was 84, had passed away in their home town of Hobart, Australia. In a short statement, issued on the morning of April 12, the Danish royals announced ”it is with great sadness that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her father, Professor John…
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Queen Elizabeth II: her life in style showcases the image that made the longest reigning Monarch in British history

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10th April 2026
With just days to go until the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, a brand new show spotlighting how her style created the image of modern Monarchy is now open in London. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style has opened at The King’s Gallery near to Buckingham Palace as the 100th anniversary of the birth of the longest reigning Monarch in British history approaches. Royal…
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