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Elizabeth II was one of history's great monarchs but there were three titles she was never allowed to hold

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21st September 2024
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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Prince William oversees RAF Sovereign's Review

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13th September 2024
The Prince of Wales has taken the Sovereign’s Review at RAF Cranwell as new officers graduated from intensive training. Prince William was Reviewing Officer for the parade and took the Royal Salute at the ceremony which saw 52 officers cadets graduate. Andrew…
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'God Save The King' leads England's new manager into a row

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7th September 2024
England’s interim football manager has found himself at the centre of a row about God Save The King. Lee Carsley takes charge of the Three Lions for their UEFA Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland – a team he represented 40 times in his own playing career. Born in Birmingham, he’s Irish with a strong Celtic heritage. He’s spoken previously of the debate he had with…
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Celebrated composer appointed to special royal role created by the first king called Charles

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25th August 2024
The King has appointed the first Master of Music of his reign. Errollyn Wallen CBE becomes Master of The King’s Music, a role that goes back centuries. She succeeds Dame Judith Weir who was appointed in 2014 by Queen Elizabeth II. The new Master of The King’s Music is a celebrated pianist and singer-songwriter who composed pieces to mark both the Golden and Diamond Jubilees…
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