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'I don't matter!' The Queen jokes as she cuts a cake marking her Platinum Jubilee

The Queen quipped that ”I don’t matter!” as she cut a cake at a reception on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee. As she was shown the homemade creation, bearing an iced version of her official Platinum Jubilee logo, she was told that it was facing away from her so that the press could see the emblem the right way up. ”Oh, they can see it!” The Queen said with a…
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What are Elizabeth II's titles?

With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch. Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal…
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The Queen takes in Jubilee history as the final countdown for her Platinum celebrations begins

The Queen has come face to face with her royal history as she prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession. Ahead of the moment her reign reaches 70 years, Her Majesty has been shown items from past Jubilees including special mementoes from her own historic anniversaries. The Queen enjoyed browsing through items from the Royal Collection related to Jubilees and brought together for…
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The hidden tragedy of 1952: Queen Mary's loss

Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother, lived to the age of 85 and saw 6 different reigns- Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V (her husband), King Edward VIII, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. She faced immense personal tragedy, as she outlived three of her sons. Prince John, the youngest child of King George V and Queen Mary, died on 18 January 1919 at the age…
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Where does The Queen reign?

On Sunday, 6 February, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, 70 years on the throne. While most people associate her with the United Kingdom, she is also The Queen of fourteen other nations. Her Majesty has been The Queen of Canada since she…
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Luvverly Jubbly - the souvenirs on sale because they're wrong

Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s ‘jubbly!’ At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee commemorative pieces that just hit the market. Looking to capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers rushed through a series of teacups, mugs and plates that read “To commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II.” Now those pieces are being sold…
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