British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen marks the 50th anniversary of D-Day

The Queen has always paid care and duty to the veterans of the Second World War, having grown up during the conflict and served herself as a mechanic with the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Fifty years on from the successful D-Day Landings at Omaha Beach in Normandy, The Queen helped lead tributes to the veterans of this pivotal wartime operation in 1994, accompanied by world leaders in…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Jubilee Tours: The Queen in Belize

With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge currently touring Belize as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, let’s take a look at The Queen’s past visits to the country in 1985 and 1994; as well as other members of the Royal Family who have visited over the years. 1985 The Queen first visited Belize in October 1985, over 30 years after she first ascended the throne. In a…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Cacao farming sweetens the start of William and Kate's visit to Belize

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge carried out their first engagement of their Caribbean Platinum Jubilee Tour on Sunday, visiting a local cacao farm to learn how the small, family-run farm produces world-famous Mayan chocolate. William and Kate visited Julio, who runs the Che’il Mayan Cacao Farm and Chocolate Factory in the Maya Center Village, on Sunday afternoon, for a demonstration and…
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European RoyalsPrince Philip

Europe’s royals turn out in force for Prince Philip’s Thanksgiving Service

Royals from across Europe will travel to the United Kingdom on 29 March to attend the Thanksgiving Service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. Several monarchies have confirmed their attendance ahead of the event. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will travel from Belgium, while King Felipe and Queen Letizia will travel from Spain. The Netherlands is sending King Willem-Alexander, Queen…
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