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The Queen makes her public debut wearing a face mask as she visits the grave of the Unknown Warrior

The Queen has made her public debut wearing a face mask as she visited the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey to mark 100 years since his burial. Her Majesty’s visit to the grave comes ahead of Remembrance Day commemorations on Sunday. The monarch had requested that commemorations should be scaled back due to the ongoing public health emergency. On Sunday, Remembrance…
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How does the phrase ''God Save The Queen'' link Donald Trump and Joe Biden?

It is not often American politicians say “God save the Queen”. This was exactly what happened when Joe Biden certified the election of Donald Trump as President in January 2017. While the applause rang out in the Senate chamber, he quietly said: “God save the Queen”. The incident received some attention in the British and American media in 2017, but due to all the…
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The Queen 'to step down' next year with Prince Charles set to take over, respected royal biographer claims

Royal expert and biographer Robert Jobson says that he fully expects The Queen to step down when she reaches the age of 95 next year. Speaking to The Royal Beat, available on TrueRoyalty, Mr Jobson said: “I still firmly believe when The Queen becomes 95, that she will step down.” Newsweek Royal Reporter Jack Royston agreed, saying: “I think she won’t want to, but…
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New portrait of The Queen underlines her devotion to her father, King George VI

A new official Canadian portrait of the Queen has been unveiled. Taken at Windsor Castle in March 2019 by photographer Chris Jackson, it shows Her Majesty wearing her Canadian insignia, as Sovereign of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit. However, this striking official image of the Queen also has a very personal touch to it including a special tribute from daughter to father.
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