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A modern way to say congratulations as ancient royal palaces mark the Jubilee on social media

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6th February 2022
In honour of her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen’s historic homes have been taking to social media to send their well-wishes. Historic Royal Palaces have sent their congratulations and shared some trivia about other notable reigns. The organisation manages the Tower of London, formally known as Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, Hillsborough Castle, the…
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: the other big royal events of February 6

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2nd February 2022
February 6 is an important date for the House of Windsor. In 1952, King George VI died at Sandringham and Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne. This year, the day will mark the start of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. However, February 6 has been an important date in British royal history for centuries.  In 1665 on 6 February, Princess Anne was born to James, Duke of York (the future…
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New biography about Queen Alexandra to hit the bookshelves in February

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1st January 2022
In February of 2022, a new biography of Queen Alexandra will be hitting bookshelves.  On 28 February, Frances Dimond’s Queen Alexandra: Loyalty and Love will be available. This is the first major Queen Alexandra biography that covers both her public and private lives. Although Alexandra was a popular Princess of Wales, Queen, and Dowager Queen, there have been few biographies written about…
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BREAKING: New Year Honours List 2022 revealed - Dame Joanna Lumley and Dame Vanessa Redgrave amongst recipients

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31st December 2021
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave are amongst the famous faces honoured by The Queen in the 2022 New Year Honours. Lumney and Redgrave both receive Damehoods – Dame Joanna for services to drama, entertainment and to charitable causes, and Dame Vanessa for services to drama. The scientific community have been heavily recognised in the 2022 list, with some of the most…
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