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Queen Elizabeth II appoints first woman in history to head Scotland Yard

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24th February 2017
On Wednesday, 22nd February 2017, Cressida Dick was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as the first woman in its 187-year history to head London’s Metropolitan Police Service as Commissioner. The appointment followed a recommendation by British Home Secretary, Amber Rudd. Also known as Scotland Yard and the Met, the Metropolitan Police Service is the largest police force in the United Kingdom with…
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Tiny handprints of little princes mark iconic dress of Diana, Princess of Wales

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20th February 2017
An exhibition featuring 25 of the late Diana, Princess of Wales’s most famous frocks will open on 24 February 2017 at Kensington Palace and will run throughout the year. One dress, to be shown at Diana: Her Fashion Story, is getting a great amount of attention. It’s believed that the tiny handprints, which are barely visible, on the dress are those of either Prince William, Prince…
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New stamp released for Sapphire Jubilee

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16th February 2017
To commemorate Her Majesty’s Sapphire Jubilee, the Isle of Man Post Office has released a set of six stamps which represent various state visits The Queen has taken during her 65-year reign. Along with the stamps, the post office has also released a miniature sheet…
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Some of the oddest products to don The Queen’s face

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7th February 2017
After 65 years on the throne, it’s probably safe to say that The Queen has seen pretty much everything – and that includes some truly wacky memorabilia to commemorate her life and reign! Since she became Her Majesty The Queen on 6 February 1952 the beloved monarch has seen her image reproduced in a multitude of ways, on an array of objects, in all corners of the world. Though some will always…
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A tooth and salt among gifts The Queen received for her 90th birthday

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21st January 2017
One might be mistaken into thinking that gifts to royalty would be some breathtaking pieces of jewellery or stunning pieces of art. However, the official gift list released by the Palace recently instead shows more traditional gifts and some which are more odd, including salt and a tooth. Don’t worry, it isn’t a real tooth. Instead, it is a tooth from a tunnel boring machine called…
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