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BREAKING: New photograph released to mark the 73rd wedding anniversary of The Queen and Prince Philip

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19th November 2020
Buckingham Palace has released a new photograph to mark the 73rd wedding anniversary of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen and Prince Phillip will celebrate their special day on Friday at Windsor Castle. In the photograph, the 94-year-old monarch and her 99-year-old husband are seen looking at an anniversary card made by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis…
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Speculation that The Queen may abdicate is shut down (for the next 18 months at least)

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12th November 2020
Speculation that The Queen may abdicate in the not too distant future was shut down on Thursday following the news that the UK will enjoy a period of national celebration in 2022 to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The UK government announced this week that in 18 months time, the country will be treated to a four-day national holiday to commemorate the occasion of The Queen spending…
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The Queen places replica of her wedding flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

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8th November 2020
The Queen’s floral tribute, left on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior ahead of Remembrance Day, was especially poignant. Her Majesty left a replica of her wedding bouquet on the grave as she paid her respects there just hours before lockdown. It was a nod to a tradition followed by brides from the House of Windsor for almost a century and held a special link to her own parents. For it was the…
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Why does The Queen wear five poppies?

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8th November 2020
During November, The Queen and members of the Royal Family wear red poppies in memory of the fallen. However, The Queen does not just wear one poppy but instead several. The reason for this is a bit unsure. Some believe it is just one corsage that she wears while…
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The Queen makes her public debut wearing a face mask as she visits the grave of the Unknown Warrior

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7th November 2020
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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