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The symbolic sword that is always presented when the Royal Family heads to St. Paul's

While members of the Royal Family are always greeted warmly whenever they visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, there is also an important tradition that takes place. When the Monarch enters the City of London in State, they are welcomed by the Lord Mayor of London with the Pearl Sword which they then touch. When The Queen touches the hilt, it is meant to be a representation of her authority over…
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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Brooches, New and Old

Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself. For Trooping the Colour, a ceremony steeping in tradition, Queen Elizabeth led the way by wearing her…
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Beacons lit across the UK and Commonwealth for the Platinum Jubilee

Thousands of beacons have been lit across the UK and Commonwealth to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Lighting bonfires and beacons for major royal events is a tradition that goes back centuries in Britain. As dusk turned to night on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, over 3,500 beacons were lit around the world to mark the milestone. At Edinburgh Castle, the city’s Lord…
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The Queen looks well at beacon lighting just hours after Palace announces she won't be at Thanksgiving Service

The Queen has symbolically lit her Jubilee Beacon in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty looked well and in good spirits as she took part in the traditional event, just hours after Buckingham Palace confirmed she would no longer attend the Service of Thanksgiving for her reign on June 3 as she is experiencing some discomfort after a long day of events for her Jubilee. Wearing bright…
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The unexpected double act of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen and Prince Louis

Platinum Jubilee celebrations are well underway now with Trooping of the Colour finishing with an impressive fly-past. While the Royal Air Force’s display in the sky was incredible to watch, another duo stole the show- The Queen and Prince Louis. The four-year-old Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, joined his parents, siblings, grandparents, and…
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