Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's sparkling tribute to her parents

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10th May 2020
As Queen Elizabeth gave a speech commemorating the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, she also paid tribute to her parents by choosing a touching piece of jewellery to wear during her speech.On her dress, The Queen wore a pair of aquamarine Art Deco brooch clips, which were an 18th birthday present from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Designed by Boucheron, the clips were presented…
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The Queen unable to return to Buckingham Palace and will remain at Windsor Castle indefinitely

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9th May 2020
The Queen will remain at Windsor Castle indefinitely according to a report in The Sunday Times.The paper says that Her Majesty is unable to return to Buckingham Palace due to government guidelines, and is unlikely to change residence for many months.It is usually at this time of year then The Queen would return to Buckingham Palace in Central London after spending a few weeks at Windsor…
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The Queen sends her best wishes to the Channel Islands on the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day

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9th May 2020
The Queen has sent her best wishes to the Channel Islands on the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day.This year marks the75 years since the Channel Islands were liberatedfrom German occupying forces.In two separate messages to the people of Jersey and Guernsey, Her Majesty praised the good spirit of Islanders on a day that was supposed to be full of celebration.Her…
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"Never give up, never despair" - The Queen addresses the nation on VE Day

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8th May 2020
Her Majesty The Queen has addressed the nation to mark VE Day – exactly 75 years after her father, King George VI, delivered a rousing victory speech to Britain and the Empire.“Never give up, never despair” was the key message as Britain marks the 75th anniversary in the midst of a public health emergency.Speaking from in a pre-recorded message from Windsor Castle’s…
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