British Royals

The British Royal Family unite at Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The British Royal Family has united for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. The Queen’s children, King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and Earl of Wessex, walked behind the casket during the Procession to Westminster Abbey. They were joined by The Queen’s grandsons, the Prince of Wales, Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips. Her Late Majesty’s nephew…
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A look at who walked behind The Queen's coffin on its way to Westminster Hall

The Queen has left Buckingham Palace for the final time and made her way to Westminster Hall, where she will lie-in-state for four days. Her coffin was transported to Westminster Hall in a procession with several members of the Royal Family and Royal Household following behind on foot. Owen Cooban/ UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 In the first row behind the cortege were the late Queen’s…
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The documentary that showed another side of the Royal Family

Before there was reality TV, back in the 1960s, it was documentaries that provided the chance to show another side of life. The Royal Family starred in one of the best known fly no the wall documentaries of the era, which came to screens in 1969. Called Royal Family and watched by millions, the film takes viewers on a journey through the year of The Queen. Viewers can see what some might…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Silver Jubilee

In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church services. In March of that year…
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