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Why does the 20th of November have good and bad memories for the Queen?

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20th November 2020
Many dates in royal history will churn up positive and negative memories for members of the Royal Family. Perhaps this is most true for the Queen herself, who has been the head of the House of Windsor for almost sixty-nine years. Several key anniversaries define Her Majesty’s reign. Most prominent is likely February 6, the date of her accession to the throne which also marks the tragic death…
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History of Royal Titles: The Dukedom of Edinburgh

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1st November 2020
Dukedoms are the highest titles in the British roll of peerage. These titles are sometimes created and bestowed on sons and grandsons of the British monarch, usually when they get married. Named after the capital city of Scotland, the Dukedom of Edinburgh was first created on 15 July 1726 during the reign of King George I, who bestowed it upon his grandson, Prince Frederick (1707-1751), who…
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Prince Philip is 'being forced' to stay with The Queen at Windsor due to HMS Bubble staffing shortages

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14th September 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh is ‘being made to stay’ with The Queen as there is not enough staff available to form two separate isolation bubbles. Despite being married for 73 years, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have lived very independent lives as of late due to their differing work and life styles. PHOTO CREDIT: PA/Steve Parsons (press handout) In 2019, Her Majesty only…
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The Duke of Edinburgh marks his 99th birthday without the traditional gun salutes

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10th June 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh has marked his milestone 99th birthday with low-key celebrations at Windsor Castle, as all public displays of congratulations were cancelled due to the ongoing global health emergency. Traditionally, gun salutes are fired all across the United Kingdom to mark Prince Philip’s birthday. However, following in The Queen’s example, the Duke has not celebrated his…
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