Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen pays tribute to "my beloved Philip" in the most defining Christmas Broadcast of Her Majesty's 70-year reign

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25th December 2021
The Queen paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, in her annual Christmas Day broadcast to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. In her speech, the 95-year-old reflected on the loss of her husband of 73 years, and sympathised with the millions of others who had loved ones die in 2021. Sitting in the White Drawing Room of Windsor Castle with a photograph of…
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British government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra 85-years-ago to ensure there was no baby swapping

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25th December 2021
In years gone by, it was customary for the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine. The Queen’s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth witnessed by the by an official political observer in 1936. Sir John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office, was present when Princess Marina…
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The poignant symbol of love chosen by The Queen as she pays tribute to Prince Philip

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24th December 2021
The Queen has chosen a highly symbolic brooch to wear for her Christmas Day broadcast and she’s underlined its importance by placing a poignant photo next to her as she delivers her address. Her Majesty decided on a sapphire and diamond brooch that she has worn at some of the most famous moments of her long and happy marriage to Prince Philip. The gem, which features a large sapphire…
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Review: Secrets of Diana's Last Royal Christmas

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24th December 2021
EM Productions has released “Secrets of Diana’s Last Royal Christmas” just in time for Christmas itself. The one-hour long programme focuses on Diana’s last Christmas as a member of the Royal Family before her separation from the Prince of Wales. It begins with Diana speaking about Christmas, saying, “Christmas brings its own painful stresses to so many people…
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