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Queen makes alternative entrance at State Opening of Parliament for first time in 63 years

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18th May 2016
In the most public concession yet of her age, The Queen took a lift to the Robing Room in the Palace of Westminster for this morning’s State Opening of Parliament, the first time in her 63 years of attending. The 90-year-old monarch, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, 94, avoided the 26 steps of the Sovereign’s staircase, in a move described by aides as a “modest…
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Queen filmed on camera calling Chinese officials "very rude"

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11th May 2016
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcbdbFz0e6s&w=854&h=480] The Queen has been filmed on camera saying that Chinese officials were “very rude”. Her Majesty makes the reference in relation to last year’s Chinese state visit in which the Chinese President, Xi Jingping, visited the UK. The footage was taken at a garden party on Tuesday at Buckingham Palace, where the…
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The Queen's Childhood 'Little House': Y Bwthyn Bach

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29th April 2016
When she was aged six, the young Princess Elizabeth received a special present from the people of Wales. It was a cottage of her very own. She came into possession of this unique gift when her parents, the Duke and Duchess of York took over the use of Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park in 1932. It was given to the young princess to enjoy with her baby sister Princess Margaret Rose, who had been…
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Photos showing our readers celebrating The Queen's 90th birthday

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21st April 2016
Readers of Royal Central have been sending in photos in to us of their celebrations to mark The Queen’s 90th birthday. From Australia to Canada, we have received hundreds of photos and the best are featured below: Brad Benns sent this picture in from Canada. He says: “We have taken the time to meet and reflect on your life and times as our Monarch. Cheers!” Jayne Mardell…
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