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The Queen may need to find a temporary home as Buckingham Palace requires an overhaul

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25th June 2015
It has been the London based residence of the Monarch since Queen Victoria came to the Throne in 1837 though it is looking ever more likely that Her Majesty The Queen could be forced to move out of Buckingham Palace in order for maintenance work to be carried out. It is expected that the major renovations could cost up to £150m. Buckingham Palace needs major renovation works and The Queen may…
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Queen leads royals at Garter day ceremony in Windsor Castle

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15th June 2015
The Queen led members of the Royal Family at the traditional annual Garter day ceremony at Windsor Castle today, joined also by the knights and ladies of the Order for the service which took place at St George’s chapel. The Order of the Garter was established by Edward III in 1348 and is the oldest British Order of Chivalry. The Queen during the Garter Service at Windsor Castle. The Bands of…
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Marking 65 years: The Queen takes coronation oath

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2nd June 2015
On 2 June 1953, Queen Elizabeth II took the oath to God and country and crowned at a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London. Peers of the realm look on during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty took the Coronation Oath in front of over 8,000 guests including heads of state from the Commonwealth and prime ministers. After being handed the four symbols…
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ITV to broadcast The Queen's 90th birthday celebrations

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17th May 2015
As preparations get underway for the celebration of The Queen’s 90th birthday next year, it has been announced that ITV will be the host broadcaster for the historical event, providing live coverage of the spectacular show to be held at Windsor Castle. The event’s producer and director Simon Books-Ward said that he was “looking forward” to working with ITV. “This will…
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