Queen Elizabeth II

New details released of where Queen will be when she becomes longest-reigning Monarch

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10th August 2015
It’s just under a month to go until The Queen writes her name in the history books as the longest reigning monarch this country has known and now we know more about the backdrop to this very special day. The Queen will mark her milestone opening a new railway in Scotland. The Queen becomes our longest reigning monarch on September 9th 2015 As midnight strikes heralding the start of…
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Queen Elizabeth II

New photo exhibition shows Queen, Camilla and William in remarkable mirrored portraits

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1st August 2015
A new exhibition which begins this month at Eleven in London titled The Queen’s People is set to show some of Britain’s high office holders in their traditional outfits, using a photographic technique inspired by 17th century portrait painting. The collection of photographs, which will go on display from 19th August – 19th September this year, are all produced in the same…
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King Charles III

Britain's Oldest Hospice Granted Royal Status

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27th July 2015
Founded in 1891 by Colonel William Hoar, Trinity Hospice was established to care, in his words, “for the man who is neither curable nor incurable, but simply dying”. The Queen Mother served as its Royal Patron for 76 years. The Duchess of Cornwall became the Royal Patron in July 2006. Trinity Hospice is one of four hospices Her Royal Highness serves as Royal Patron. She also supports other…
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Prince Charles awards Royal Agricultural University graduates with degrees

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25th July 2015
Cirencester welcomed a very special visitor on Friday as The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the town to present graduates from the Royal Agricultural University with their degrees. The graduation ceremony took place at St John the Baptist’s Church in Market Place and was also attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Cirencester as well as the High Sheriff and local councillors. Prince Charles…
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