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King Charles all smiles during first Buckingham Palace Garden Party of the year

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9th May 2024
Back to royal duties, Charles was all smiles alongside Queen Camilla as they hosted the first Garden Party of the season at Buckingham Palace. Long standing tradition Thousands of guests were welcomed for the event which has been a longstanding tradition since the 1860s. The parties were first created as a way for the monarch to recognise community members for their public service. King…
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The diamonds worn by Diana, Princess of Wales on her wedding day

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27th April 2024
It was the most famous royal wedding of the 20th century and although there was far from a happy ending, it remains one of the major milestones of a modern royal dynasty. On 29 July 1981, the world watched as Diana married Prince Charles at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. On her wedding day, Diana wore very little jewellery. However, the items she wore had a personal connection and they…
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A piece of history sees an evocative reimagination of Queen Elizabeth to summarise her record breaking reign

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25th April 2024
Summing up the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II is hard but a brand new sculpture aims to provide a lasting reminder of Her Late Majesty. A seven-foot bronze statue depicting the late monarch as a young woman was unveiled outside the local library on what would be her 98th birthday. The statue by Hywel Brân Pratley reimagines a young queen in her ceremonial robes with the George IV Diadem…
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The history of Commonwealth Day

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11th March 2024
Every year on the second Monday of March, Commonwealth Day (originally known as Empire Day) is celebrated. While the date has some official status in certain member states of the Commonwealth, observances are not specific to this particular day. In most countries, it’s not…
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What is Commonwealth Day?

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10th March 2024
Every year, on the second Monday of March, the Commonwealth of Nations celebrates Commonwealth Day. The goal is to unite 2.5 billion Commonwealth citizens and celebrate their shared principles and values. It also aims to ensure a future of peace.  The day was initially convieced in the 1890s as Empire Day and was renamed Commonwealth Day in 1958. While originally held on Queen Victoria’s…
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