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The Queen and Prince Philip's wedding hymn rings out at Westminster Abbey at her State Funeral

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19th September 2022
One of the hymns sung at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has rung once more through Westminster Abbey at her State Funeral. Mourners sang Psalm 23 to the tune of Crimond, the version chosen by the young couple for their marriage. The Scottish air, composed by Jessie Seymour Irvine, was rarely used in the Church of England at the time. It has since become one of the most…
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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 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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18th September 2022
One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the world.  Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI had only reigned for fifteen…
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The big change The Queen made to bring the royals closer to the people

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18th September 2022
Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the 1970s. In previous tours, people could only catch a glimpse of a visiting royal as they drove by in cars. In 1970, Her…
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