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The special nod to her grandfather in one of The Queen's most famous appearances

it’s one of the most famous moments of her reign. Elizabeth II’s walkabout in the City of London as she marked her Silver Jubilee in 1977 has become one of the iconic images of her long rule. And the outfit she chose, in pink, remains one of her best known. However, the coat and hat that made her stand out against the slightly grey skies and the huge crowds wasn’t just eye…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Diamond Jubilee

With the Platinum Jubilee right around the corner, The Queen’s past jubilees have become a popular topic of discussion again. At Royal Central, we are looking at the Milestones of a Monarch and among the biggest moments in her reign was Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.  The Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, with the main festivities taking place over a four day weekend in…
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The Queen heads to Scotland to prepare for Platinum Jubilee

The weekend before she marks her historic reign, The Queen has travelled up to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for some rest. It was confirmed that The Queen left Windsor Castle on Thursday for a brief respite to rest and relax ahead of the taxing Platinum Jubilee Weekend ahead of her, which will see four days of wall-to-wall celebrations across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth marking her…
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A surprise to end the Jubilee

The Platinum Jubilee is almost upon us, and Buckingham Palace has announced many plans for the four-day event. The celebrations last from Thursday, 2 June through Sunday, 5 June in London and throughout the United Kingdom. There has long been talk of a surprise event…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: St Edward's Crown

St Edward’s Crown is one of the most recognisable symbols of royalty in the world. Used by British monarchs at the moment of crowning, the history of this relic dates back to the time of Edward the Confessor—who reigned from 1042 to 1066—after whom it was named. After Edward the Confessor’s death, St Edward’s Crown was used in every coronation ceremony up until Charles I’s…
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