Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II's final money portrait to grace commemorative coin

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24th November 2022
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new £2 coin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the coin. The new coin has the same bi-metallic colouring as the first version released in 1997. Following a decision to introduce the coin into circulation in 1994, artist Bruce Rushin won a competition to design it. Rushin said it was an “astonishing feeling” to have his design appear on the first-ever £2…
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Edward and Sophie in moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Forfar

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1st November 2022
The Earl and Countess of Forfar have made a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as they visited their earldom. The couple took part in a special Thanksgiving Service for Her Late Majesty during their day in Forfar. The couple also carried out separate engagements in Forfar, Angus, which they have visited several times since Her Late Majesty gave them the Earl and Countess title on her…
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From corgis to Beth - meet the new top dogs at Buckingham Palace

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12th October 2022
Paw prints will continue to be found around Buckingham Palace, but this time they won’t belong to corgis. Instead they will be from Queen Camilla’s Jack Russells. Beth, 11, and Bluebell, 10, will move into Buckingham Palace with their humans, a.k.a. King Charles and Queen Camilla, once renovations are complete. Until then, they will continue to live at Clarence House. Queen Camilla…
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The month after - a reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's death

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10th October 2022
It’s been a month since the United Kingdom heard the dreadful news – its Platinum Queen had died. It’s quite challenging to write down the rollercoaster of emotions felt in those early hours: shock, sadness and an enormous sense of grief for the loss of someone so familiar to many. Yet, there was also a sense of joy and heartfelt compassion for a life well-lived and gratefulness to a…
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