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They were one of the most talked about royal documents of the last years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II but they had already had a major impact on her own life. The Letters Patent of 1917 became global news as various members of her Royal Family hit the headlines for the wrong reasons and talk turned to taking away titles. However, the late Queen herself had found her own first title dictated…

In April 1926, one of the most important royal events of the 20th century took place. A little girl was born in London. Her arrival on April 21st 1926 was the start of one of the most famous royal stories in history. She grew up to be Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning Monarch that Britain has ever known. At the time of her arrival, she was the much anticipated baby of the second in line…

In April, commemorations take place to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. But her story began in a most unlikely place and anyone hoping to visit might find themselves slightly bemused. Not all kings and queens are born in castles. The tale of the longest reigning Monarch in British history began in a London townhouse.