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The Letters Patent of King George V ensured a very popular royal baby had a royal title

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…
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Countdown to a Centenary: this is how the royals made the news in April 1926 ahead of a very important event

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…
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The quiet house, lost to history, where an historic monarch was born

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.
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This is the very personal message to Prince William that Kate hid in her wedding flowers

All brides need a bouquet and a royal bride is no different. Flowers are as much a part of a wedding as the dress, the cake and the first kiss but they are usually filled with special meanings that add a personal as well as regal element to the whole day. And the flowers carried by the Princess of Wales for her marriage to Prince William in April 2011 had a very special nod to her groom…
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