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One million crystals will be used for a statue of the Queen's head

A dynamic and dazzling sculpture of Her Majesty The Queen’s head is set to grace Park Lane. Westminster Council have given permission for the sculpture which will be about five metres high on a plinth on the Southernmost traffic island. The sculpture is formed from over one million crystals hand-cut and individually positioned on a toughened glass sheet. It has been designed by the Italian…
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What is Trooping the Colour?

The majority of Brits will have heard of Trooping the Colour, but many do not understand what it actually is, why it takes place and who it involves. With the celebration taking place on 9th June, let us explain everything you need to know. The first thing you ought to know…
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Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

The Queen’s birthday is coming up soon, if you are experiencing a feeling of Déjà vu, don’t worry you are not imagining the fact that the Queen also had a birthday in April. The second Saturday in June is known as Queen Elizabeth’s official birthday, but…
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The Queen and The Royal Family attend the Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen and members of The Royal Family attended the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday – their first engagement since the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday. Her Majesty was joined at the flower show by her Princess Anne, Princess Alexandra, the Earl & Countess of Wessex, the York family and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester who exclusively joined other VIP guests to…
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Today marks seven years since Queen Elizabeth II’s groundbreaking trip to Ireland

It wasn’t too long ago that Queen Elizabeth II became the first monarch to visit Ireland in over 100 years.  In 2011, the Queen embarked on a four-day trip to the Republic of Ireland, and today this display of peace marks its seventh anniversary. At the invitation of the Irish President Mary Mcleese, The Queen arrived in Ireland on May 17th, 2011, which celebrated how far relations between…
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Meghan Markle's parents to spend time with The Queen and Royal Family before the royal wedding

Meghan Markle’s parents, Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle, will arrive in the UK a week before their daughter marries Prince Harry to spend time with The Queen and The Royal Family. The visit will be the first time Meghan’s dad meets his future son-in-law Prince Harry. A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are very much looking forward to welcoming…
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