British Royals

Over 50,000 letters sent to Buckingham Palace immediately after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

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1st October 2022
Over 50,000 letters and messages of condolence have been sent to Buckingham Palace since Queen Elizabeth II’s death on 8 September, the palace revealed. In a new photograph released by the palace, the Correspondence Team is shown sorting through letters sent to King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family. The Palace further revealed that the day after Queen…
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UK corgi sales soar after Queen Elizabeth II's death

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28th September 2022
Unsurprisingly, corgi sales in the UK have continued to trend upward since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September.  As reported by Insider, Pets4Home has shared that the search volume for corgis has increased nearly 100% since the late Queen’s funeral, with selling prices over double what they were.  Queen Elizabeth’s love of corgis was well-known throughout her life. She…
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River Thames tribute to Queen Elizabeth II will include very special vessel

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24th September 2022
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is holding a flotilla on Saturday, 24 September, to honour the late Queen’s historic life and reign. The flotilla includes a particularly special lifeboat with a royal connection.  The RNLI’s flotilla will be four miles long, sailing from Chelsea Bridge to Tower Bridge. Over 150 vessels are participating in Reflections and will be lit in…
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Special exhibition showcasing The Queen is extended in homage to Her late Majesty

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22nd September 2022
A special exhibition showcasing the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is to be extended in homage to Her late Majesty. The exhibition, which has opened in Trafford, was originally planned as a celebration of the monarch’s 70-years on the throne. It has now been extended as a tribute to the late Sovereign.  Titled ‘Happy and Glorious’, the exhibition will feature many items…
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