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THE DEBATE: Should Prince Andrew have walked with The Queen into one of the biggest royal events of 2022?

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31st March 2022
Since Prince Andrew walked alongside his mother into the Service of Thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh, his appearance at the Monarch’s side at one of the highest profile royal events of the year has been the subject of debate. Critics say it’s a seal of approval for a man in the midst of a terrible controversy, others argue that a few minutes of familial support are no one’s…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Silver Jubilee

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28th March 2022
In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The…
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The Queen's reign in Jewels: The Coronation Necklace

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24th March 2022
Seventy years ago, on February 6 1952, a young Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne. She was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. And amongst the timeless jewels worn that day, was a necklace that has its own place in history. The Queen wore the Coronation Necklace, a diamond necklace with large collet set diamonds. The necklace was originally created for Victoria…
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The Queen's Tours of Jamaica

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23rd March 2022
During her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has made six visits to Jamaica. After its independence from Britain in 1962, Jamaica has remained a member of the Commonwealth. The Queen is Queen of Jamaica and she is represented in the country by a Governor-General, currently Sir Patrick Allen. 1953 Six months after her Coronation, The Queen and Prince Philip set out on the longest…
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How Princess Margaret made history for the royal family

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19th March 2022
When The Queen took the throne in 1952 and as the modern world developed, the royal family became a part of a lot of firsts, whether that was meeting with a notable figure, or having an engagement in a new place. And Princess Margaret became the first member of the British…
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Milestones of a Monarch: the most important royal dress of the 20th century?

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18th March 2022
It has been described as the most important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown that the Queen wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in partnership by the Monarch, it has become one of the most emblematic outfits of her 70 year reign and of the House of Windsor. This was arguably the most important…
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