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The Queen's Reign in Style: the iconic outfit from the Silver Jubilee

The Queen has been a fashion plate throughout her 70-year reign, and some outfits have become legendary. Among the most iconic is the bright pink dress The Queen wore at her first jubilee celebrations in 1977, when she decided to go bold to celebrate 25 years on the throne. The Queen wore an instantly iconic bubblegum pink dress for the Service of Thanksgiving and subsequent events held in…
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The Prince of Wales oversees the Royal Maundy service for the first time

The Prince of Wales has overseen the Royal Maundy service for the first time. Prince Charles represented The Queen at the traditional ceremony which took place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince was welcomed to the Chapel by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend David Conner and by Bishop John Inge. The couple were presented with…
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Platinum Jubilee reflected in Maundy coins

For the first time during her historic 70 year reign, The Queen was represented at the Maundy Thursday service by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The Prince handed out the traditional Maundy money, which was created specifically to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.  96 men and 96 women were chosen to receive Maundy money this year to mark Her Majesty’s 96 years. They…
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The history of Royal Maundy Services

With the Easter holiday fast approaching, Royal Central is looking into the history of Royal Maundy Services. Royal Maundy is a religious service in the Church of England held on Maundy Thursday, which precedes Good Friday. At the service, the British monarch, or a royal…
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Jubilee tour of queens to reveal hidden gems of royal history

Some of the most famous portraits of Britain’s queens are to be brought together in a special exhibition to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Sotheby’s is hosting the exhibition which focuses on the history of the monarchy. It will see dozens of pictures, including several in private ownership that are rarely seen by the public, brought together as The Queen celebrates the 70th anniversary…
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