Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth and how her crown could break her neck

In a new documentary airing on 14 January, Queen Elizabeth gives a rare interview and speaks of how the crown she wore during her coronation was exceptionally heavy, so much so that “your neck would break.” At only 27-years-old, Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen in a glamorous ceremony on 2 June 1953. In the BBC documentary, The Queen recalls that day and the Imperial State Crown…
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The Edinburghs

Prince Edward to appear on BBC's Countryfile

Prince Edward is set to make a special TV appearance today to mark the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Earl of Wessex will be hosted by the BBC’s Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton as he hikes along the Pennine Way in the Peak District, where he will also be joined by a group of young competitors looking to win in this year’s expedition. Discussing the award…
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