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BREAKING: Senior aides to Her Majesty called to London for emergency meeting

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4th May 2017
It has been reported that Her Majesty’s aides from all over the country have been called to London for an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace. Her most senior aides being called to the capital from all over the United Kingdom has caused frantic speculation as to the reason behind the emergency meeting. The staff from Balmoral, Windsor Castle and Sandringham were requested to attend the…
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145 Piccadilly: The Queen's Childhood Home

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20th April 2017
Following her birth on April 21 1926 at the home of her maternal grandparents at 17 Bruton St Mayfair, the baby Princess Elizabeth moved to the house that her parents, the Duke and Duchess of York, had takenat 145 Piccadilly W1. This would be the house in which she would spend the first years of her childhood, as well as White Lodge in Richmond Park.These were the residences where the…
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The Queen can never be without her mobile phone - what's in Her Majesty's handbag?

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9th March 2017
Though there are many mysteries surrounding Her Majesty The Queen, one for which an insatiable appetite endures is just what the most recognisable woman in the world carries in her ever-present handbag. The Queen is a noted connoisseur of handbags and is rarely seen without one, even famously using it to send silent signals to those around her to keep things moving and to avoid ruffled feathers in…
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Queen Elizabeth may meet the first woman in space

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25th February 2017
During her 60 plus years on the throne, The Queen has met people from all walks of life, careers, countries, ethnicities, cultures and accomplishments. She has met numerous heads of state, fellow monarchs, presidents, dictators, and other controversial individuals. 2017 has…
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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 showcasing some of the gifts she has received from these countries during her visits. The collection of stamps were issued on 6…
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