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King Charles III to unveil first posthumous statue of Queen Elizabeth II on York visit

King Charles III will unveil a statue of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in York as part of a two-day visit to Yorkshire, marking the first posthumous statue of the late monarch. The two-metre (6ft 7in) statue will sit on an empty niche adjacent to the South West Door on the West Front of the 800-year-old York Minister Cathedral. The statue was initially planned to be unveiled in…
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Harry Potter coins make history as they become the first to feature both Queen Elizabeth II & King Charles III

Four new coins are set to be released celebrating 25 years since the first book in the Harry Potter series was published in the United Kingdom. Not only will these coins mark a literature milestone, but the coin collection will also be the first to feature both Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. Her Late Majesty will appear on the first two coins released this year…
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Queen Elizabeth II: Designs for Romsey and Andover statues revealed

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most photographed people in the world, with her portraits hung in government buildings and on currency, coins, and stamps across the Commonwealth. She was also the subject of countless paintings, sculptors, and artists. Designs of two more sculptures of the late Queen have been released.  Sculptor Amy Goodman has shared her design for two sister sculptures of…
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A historic moment in sport as The King enjoys his first ever runner as monarch after inheriting The Queen's horses

There were historic scenes in the horse racing world on Thursday evening after The King enjoyed his first ever runner as sovereign. Educator was the the first horse to carry the royal silks for King Charles III and finished in 2nd place in a Handicap at Salisbury Racecourse. The three-year-old colt was bred by the late Queen at her Sandringham stud and is trained in Newmarket by William…
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