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Tower Bridge lights up purple to pay final tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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18th September 2022
As a mark of respect and to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, London’s iconic Tower Bridge has been majestically illuminated in purple this weekend, until Monday 19th September, the day of Her Late Majesty’s State Funeral. A total of nine bridges spanning the length of the river Thames in London have been lit up in purple as a tribute. A number of other landmarks in London and…
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The Princess Royal presents Joanna Lumley with damehood

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17th July 2022
One of Britain’s much loved, all-around entertainers, Joanna Lumley, has been awarded a damehood by Princess Anne during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace for her services to drama, entertainment and charitable causes. Following the ceremony, Dame Joanna, in a fuchsia pink ensemble designed by Laura Green London, described the honour as “absolutely huge” and was thrilled to have…
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A quick guide to Windsor Castle

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17th March 2022
Windsor Castle was founded almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conquerer and has since been occupied by a staggering 39 monarchs. Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to make this her permanent residence in recent years. This beautiful castle is the oldest and largest occupied, working castle in the world and home to approximately 150 people. The castle is made up of the State Apartments, and…
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The consort's Crown which Camilla will receive

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9th February 2022
During Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee message , it was announced that it is her ‘sincere wish’ for her daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to be given the title of Queen consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne and is crowned King. It…
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The Queen created an RAF no-fly zone over the Castle of Mey to ensure her mother could enjoy a peaceful midday snooze

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1st January 2022
A letter from the Ministry of Defence has revealed that The Queen requested military chiefs create a no-fly zone so The Queen Mother could enjoy peaceful afternoon naps. The Queen’s mother would spend at least three weeks each year at her Scottish holiday home, the Castle of Mey in Caithness. During this time, she often enjoyed a midday nap, but found herself disturbed by the noise around…
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