History

The royal reason a Christmas tree stands in London's Trafalgar Square

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30th November 2022
Every year since 1947, a 20-metre tall tree has been donated to the British as a thank-you from Norway. Now, that tree shines in London’s Trafalgar Square every holiday season. The tree was given to thank the British for their support during World War II. In April 1940, Germany invaded Norway and attempted to capture King Haakon VII, the royal family, and other members of the Norwegian…
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Crowds applaud and throw flowers as they accompany Queen Elizabeth II all along her last journey

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19th September 2022
The procession that brought Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin from London to Windsor was flanked at all times by huge crowds of people. Far from being a sad occasion, some sections applauded, others cheered, and some even threw flowers in front of the State Hearse – all homage to their Monarch in her final journey. The Palace was not sure what to expect in terms of crowd sizes…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Black Cabs form an Honour Guard on The Mall

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9th September 2022
Soon after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The Mall was draped in black, thanks to the famous black cabs of England. No blaring horns, but in silence, the black cabs arrived. One by one, lining The Mall, filling the street until it was closed and no more were allowed in. A poignant tribute that was done for Prince Philip when he passed in 2021. Queen Elizabeth may have…
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Hitting London for the Jubilee? The trains and buses are ready for you

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7th May 2022
With less than a month to go until the big Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, royal fans from around the world are kicking their travel plans into high gear —and Transport for London (TFL) has issued its first advice for those travelling to the capital. Of course, the London Underground remains a popular and cost-effective way to travel the city, and the good news for Jubilee…
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