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Milestones of a Monarch: The Silver Jubilee

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

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…
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Royal Tour Style File: The Duchess of Cambridge in Belize

With The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s royal visit to Belize completed, let’s look at the sartorial choices Kate made during this three-day trip. On arrival in Belize on Saturday, Kate returned to one of her favourite designers, Jenny Packham, for this sapphire lace dress. Her earrings were Diana, Princess of Wales’s sapphire and diamond earrings that Kate has worn numerous…
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The Queen's Tours of Jamaica

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…
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Milestones of a Monarch: Ghana rejects the Monarchy in a referendum

Through her 70 years on the throne, Her Majesty The Queen has seen a lot of history happen and has created a lot of history herself. As Royal Central looks back on her Platinum Jubilee milestones, we are taking a look at when Ghana rejected the monarchy in a referendum in 1960. The constitutional referendum was held in Ghana on 27 April 1960. The main issue at hand was a change in the…
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Official souvenirs bearing Platinum Jubilee logo launched

A range of commemorative products featuring the official Platinum Jubilee emblem has been produced by Royal Collection Trust, a department of the Royal Household, to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The official emblem was designed by 19-year-old graphic design student Edward Roberts from Nottinghamshire. The design was chosen in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem…
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