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The symbolic sword that is always presented when the Royal Family heads to St. Paul's

While members of the Royal Family are always greeted warmly whenever they visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, there is also an important tradition that takes place. When the Monarch enters the City of London in State, they are welcomed by the Lord Mayor of London with the Pearl Sword which they then touch. When The Queen touches the hilt, it is meant to be a representation of her authority over…
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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Brooches, New and Old

Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself. For Trooping the Colour, a ceremony steeping in tradition, Queen Elizabeth led the way by wearing her…
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Crowds already gathering in London as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations get under way

Tens of thousands of people are already making their way to central London for the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Mall is already filling up with crowds ahead of Trooping the Colour which will see the first appearance by the Royal Family in the weekend of festivities. People camped out overnight, joining some who had been in place for several days to make sure of the best…
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REVIEW: The Queen - 70 Years of Majestic Style

The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style by Bethan Holt covers The Queen’s fashion choices from the time she was a princess to the current day. Her Majesty has worn an estimated 10,000 outfits in her 70 years on the throne and has used fashion to strengthen her reign through diplomacy and helped to promote British fashion for decades. Holt does an excellent job of covering various points of…
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The Platinum Jubilee Special: the details of a celebration, seventy years in the making

Royal Central guides you through all the details of what to expect from the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, now just days away. In this special episode of our podcast, our team gives you the lowdown on what’s happening when, who we expect to see and discuss the history of this special Jubilee. Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Jessica Storoschuk, Jess Ilse and Kristin Contino for…
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