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Britain's royal railways - the stations and lines with regal connections

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9th May 2022
It’s three and a half years late but the Elizabeth Line will open in May 2022, just in time for the Jubilee!It is hoped The queen will participate in the opening as she becomes the latest royal to have a railway line named after her. In 2016, she helped with the unveiling of the new Crossrail route which is now the Elizabeth Line.The Queen’s first experience on the Underground happened…
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The ruler who has just been overtaken by The Queen

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9th May 2022
Queen Elizabeth II has just overtaken Johann II of Liechtenstein as the third-longest verified reigning monarch in history. But who exactly is Johann II?Born 5 October 1840 in Elsgrub, Margraviate of Moravia in the Austrian Empire, Johann II was the elder son of Aloys…
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The history of the Gold State Coach as it becomes a Platinum Jubilee star

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8th May 2022
The Gold State Coach will play a central role over the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, showcasing footage of The Queen, her historic reign, and her coronation on the newly-remodeled windows.Let’s look into the history of the Gold State Coach, which dates back to the reign of King George III and has been in use continuously ever since.The Gold State Coach was commissioned in 1760 by The…
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“I’m so sorry” - Michael Owen apologises to The Queen after thrilling sporting battle 

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6th May 2022
Former professional footballer Michael Owen has apologised to The Queen after beating the monarch in a thrilling horse race at Chester.Owen, who is a successful racehorse owner, took on one of The Queen’s horses in a televised race worth over £26,000.Flaming Rib, a three-year-old colt owned by the former England striker, took on Her Majesty’s horse, King’s Lynn, in a five furling…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The visit of Pope John Paul II

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4th May 2022
In May 1982, Pope John Paul II visited the United Kingdom marking the first visit there by a reigning Pope.The visit was organised and largely funded by the Roman Catholic Church. It’s estimated it cost around £7 million at the time. This visit would be a pastoral visit rather than the state visit made by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. During the visit, the Church offered the public free…
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