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The Queen may not attend VE Day commemorations

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6th March 2015
It has been claimed that The Queen could miss Victory in Europe Day commemorations in May in order to distance herself from any coalition talks following this years General Election. Victory in Europe Day is on May 8th and marked the end of the Second World War. With the polls predicting a hung parliament as the outcome of the upcoming May 7th General Election, it has been reported that…
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The Queen inspects copy of modern Magna Carta at Buckingham Palace reception

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25th February 2015
The Queen has inspected a modern copy of the Magna Carta at Buckingham Palace during a reception to mark the world’s most famous document’s 800th anniversary. The Magna Carta was signed and sealed 800 years ago. Her Majesty is patron of the Magna Carta Trust, which is holding events to commemorate this important moment in history. The original charter attempted to limit the powers of…
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The Queen is 'most admired woman' in UK

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3rd February 2015
A recent YouGov poll has shown that The Queen is the ‘most admired woman’ in the UK, and the 4th most admired woman in the world. The poll, which was carried out across 23 countries and asked over 23,000 people, saw a scattering of Royals make the cut. The Duke…
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Queen takes new record as world's oldest Monarch

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23rd January 2015
Queen Elizabeth II became the oldest reigning Monarch in the world yesterday following the death of the 90-year-old King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Yet the record forms only the latest in a long string of longevity records The Queen – along with the Duke of Edinburgh – have reached over the past few years, as well as a number of significant records which she is still…
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The Queen's day with the Women's Institute

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23rd January 2015
Her Majesty The Queen made her annual visit to West Newton on Thursday, to attend a meeting of the Women’s Institute (WI). Upon her arrival at West Newton village hall, where the meeting was held, Her Majesty was welcomed by the group’s chairwoman, Yvonne Brown…
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The Queen sends message to firefighters in South Australia and Victoria

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7th January 2015
The Queen has sent a message of thanks to all of the firefighters and volunteers in Australia who have been tackling some of the worse bush fires in recent times. The Queen sent her “sincere thanks and appreciation” to the firefighters and volunteers. More than 100 people have had to receive hospital treatment, whilst at least 38 homes have been destroyed and countless livestock has…
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