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The Archbishop of Canterbury forced to miss Service of Thanksgiving for Platinum Jubilee

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31st May 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is ”deeply saddened” to be forced to miss the Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after contracting Covid. The Most Revd Justin Welby developed mild pneumonia last week and a test just days before the Service revealed he was also suffering from coronavirus. The Archbishop said ”’I am deeply saddened to be…
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The Unseen Queen: revelations from the Monarch in a poignant telling of Elizabeth II's early years

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30th May 2022
We weren’t expecting an actual present from the Royal Family for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II but the special programme, The Unseen Queen, felt like something of a gift in itself for anyone interested in her historic reign. The programme, shown on the BBC at the start of the Jubilee week, provided unique access to never before seen footage from the House of Windsor’s private…
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The special nod to her grandfather in one of The Queen's most famous appearances

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29th May 2022
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

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29th May 2022
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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