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The Platinum Jubilee gets shaken and stirred as party plans continue

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16th October 2021
The plans for the Platinum Jubilee are well and truly under way. As well as the massive celebrations set to take over London in June 2022, a host of other events are already in the pipeline as the Royal Family gets ready to mark an anniversary like no other. This week’s update of Jubilee news Trees for the Jubilee The Earl of Wessex became the latest member of the Royal Family to…
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Why do Europe's monarchs receive letters of credentials from new ambassadors?

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10th October 2021
While many monarchical traditions have been lost or evolved throughout the centuries, there are some that still remain in place today. Ambassadors are still given diplomatic papers by their head of state to be presented to the receiving head of state. These letters play an essential role in the ceremony of diplomatic audiences.  Ambassador-designates to the United Kingdom are given two copies…
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A queen's reign told in sparkling jewels

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7th October 2021
A special exhibition marking the historic reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way. The display, called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in jewellery”, will go on show at the Amalienborg Museum at Christian VIII’s Palace as Margrethe reaches her half century as Monarch of…
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Royal touch at Epcot in Disney World

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3rd October 2021
As Disney World marks its 50th anniversary, we are taking a look at the royal touches in the Florida theme park. I know what you are thinking. Of course, Disney World has a royal touch! It is marked by the giant castle belonging to Cinderella. However, a real royal left his mark in the Epcot park. This was King Hassan II of Morocco, who personally sent craftsmen and artisans to help design the…
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