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Stamps released to mark Her Majesty and Prince Philip's 70th wedding anniversary

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18th November 2017
On Monday, 20 November, Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will celebrate a milestone few couples realise – their 70th wedding anniversary. The then Princess Elizabeth had to fight to marry the man who’d captured her heart. They were married at Westminster Abbey in 1947. 2,000 guests observed the ceremony that was broadcast on radio to millions around the world. A new set…
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Arise Sir Mo Farah! Athlete receives knighthood from The Queen

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16th November 2017
Four-time Olympic gold medal winner and world record holder Mo Farah has received a knighthood from the Queen. Sir Mo Farah was honoured at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace this Tuesday for his services to athletics. Mo Farah commented on receiving his knighthood saying “I’m so happy to be awarded this incredible honour from the country that has been my home since I moved here at the…
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The Queen and Prince Philip watch Remembrance Sunday commemorations from balcony

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12th November 2017
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh watched the Remembrance Sunday commemorations from the balcony of the Foreign Office on Sunday as the nation fell silent to honour those who lost their lives in battle. For the first time in recent history, Her Majesty did not lay a wreath at the Cenotaph, with Prince Charles placing one on her behalf. The Queen has only missed laying a wreath at the Cenotaph…
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The Prince of Wales leads the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph

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12th November 2017
The Prince of Wales led the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph on Sunday as thousands of people gathered at the memorial to honour those killed in wars and conflicts past and present. Prince Charles laid a wreath on behalf of his mother, The Queen, who this year watched…
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The Queen, Prince Philip and members of The Royal Family attend Festival of Remembrance

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11th November 2017
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were joined by members of their family at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance on Saturday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Alongside their parents were the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and…
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The Queen shows her playful side along Sir David Attenborough in new documentary

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9th November 2017
A new documentary from ITV currently titled ‘The Queen’s Canopy’ is set to air next year, but a short clip has been released showing The Queen’s humorous side. Filmed in the garden at Buckingham Palace, the film follows the progress of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project over the last two years. While walking around the garden with Sir David Attenborough, he…
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