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Why was Queen Elizabeth II’s first state visit to Norway?

This year brings another special anniversary for the Queen’s long and historic reign. This summer marks 65 years since Queen Elizabeth’s first State Visit. It took place in June 1955 and saw the new Monarch travel to the the Kingdom of Norway. So, why was Norway the first nation that the Queen visited after her coronation? The first reason was that the British and Norwegian Royal…
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A Calendar of Queens: June

The first month of summer has brought many new beginnings for some famous queens and it’s been a moment of crowning glory for others. June is also the month when five English queens said farewell. Here’s a calendar of queens for June. Birth of a Queen Just two British queens have, so far, made their debut in June. Philippa of Hainault, wife of Edward III, was born in…
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A look back at Victoria & Daniel's wedding: bridesmaids and page boys

On the 19th of June 2010, the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling took place. To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, we are taking a look back on this special day. Let’s take a look at the bridesmaids and page boys who accompanied the future Queen of Sweden on her wedding day. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is often named the “godmother of…
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Who was the Duchess of Windsor?

Bessie Wallis Warfield – more commonly known as Wallis – was born 19 June 1896 in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, to Teackle Wallis Warfield and Alice Montague. Wallis grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father died shortly after her birth from tuberculosis which left Wallis and her widowed mother partly supported by their wealthier relatives. In November 1916, Wallis married…
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