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A delighted Queen receives trophy after her highland pony wins at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

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13th May 2022
The Queen’s highland pony won first place in a competition at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The 96-year-old monarch was visibly delighted as she watched her pony beat all other competition. For her efforts, Her Majesty was presented with the winning trophy in the arena to cheers from the crowd. Her Majesty arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday morning in a Range Rover where…
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Milestones of a Monarch: A controversial state visit to Yugoslavia

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11th May 2022
In October 1972, nearly a little over 20 years into her record-breaking reign, The Queen made history as she made her first state visit to a communist country, Yugoslavia. Dictator Marshal Josip Broz Tito personally asked Her Majesty to come in honour of his 80th birthday. During the visit, she was accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their daughter, then-22-year-old Princess…
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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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