Queen Elizabeth II

The Platinum Jubilee is underway as The Queen attends special horse extravaganza at Windsor

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are well underway with The Queen attending her first major event as part of the festivities. On Sunday evening, Her Majesty attended the equine gala evening entitled ‘Gallop Through History’ which was aired live on British television. The show has been taking place over the past four nights, with The Queen attending on the final evening. She…
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The Queen watches on with pride as Lady Louise drives Prince Philip’s carriages at Windsor Horse Show

The Queen was beaming with pride at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday as her granddaughter, Lady Louise, took part in the event. Accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Queen watched her 18-year-old granddaughter from the stands in the arena. Lady Louise led the Fell Pony Society centenary parade into the arena as her proud parents watched on. The moment was particularly…
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Jubilant scenes as as The Queen attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show to watch her pony compete

There were jubilant scenes on Friday as Her Majesty The Queen made a rare public appearance at one of her favourite annual events – the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The equine event is known to be one of Her Majesty’s favourite occasions, with the monarch attending every year since 1943. This was the first time The Queen had been seen in public since a service of remembrance was…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen becomes the longest living monarch in British history

Queen Elizabeth II has passed numerous milestones throughout her historic 70-year reign. They have included milestones as a mother and wife and as a monarch. In honour of her reign, we are looking at some of her most impressive milestones.  On 20 December 2007, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest living monarch in British history. Her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, previously held…
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