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Queen Margrethe praises unwavering devotion of The Queen as Platinum Jubilee begins

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2nd June 2022
Queen Margrethe has sent The Queen a message of congratulations as Platinum Jubilee kicks off, praising her as an “unfaltering presence and a pillar of strength.” In her message, released earlier this morning, Queen Margrethe writes: “Please accept my warmest congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of reign, service and unwavering devotion to the people of the United…
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The Queen and Prince William to join together to light the Jubilee beacon

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2nd June 2022
The Queen will light the principal Platinum Jubilee beacon from her home at Windsor Castle on Thursday evening, and she’s asked her grandson to attend the beacon lighting at Buckingham Palace on her behalf. Buckingham Palace released new details of the Platinum Jubilee beacons on Wednesday, announcing that The Queen and Prince William will participate in a dual beacon-lighting ceremony from…
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On the eve of the Platinum Jubilee, a unique celebration of Prince Philip

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1st June 2022
A special celebration marking what would have been the late Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday was quietly marked this week on the eve of his wife’s Platinum Jubilee. Fields in Trust, one of Prince Philip’s longest-held patronages, held a dinner in honour of his 100th birthday on Tuesday, a delayed festivity from 2021. When Prince Philip died on 9 April, the dinner was postponed. What…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: The George IV Diadem

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30th May 2022
For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and has been worn on countless historic occasions.  In 1820, George IV commissioned a diadem for his coronation from Rundell & Bridge for over £8,000…
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