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The four letter word that made a huge revelation about one of the relationships of Queen Elizabeth II

One four letter word, spoken casually, brought a surprise revelation about one of the closest relationships of Queen Elizabeth II. In the 1990s, there had been much talk about whether the late Queen had warm friendships even with her closest relatives after claims that her eldest son, Charles, had lamented not spending enough time with his parents when younger. Queen Elizabeth’s family…
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The tomb of Queen Elizabeth II: President Macron to pay powerful visit to monarch's resting place

When French President Emmanuel Macron visits the United Kingdom next week, a particularly poignant event on his calendar will be visiting the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II to pay respects and lay flowers at her grave. The world watched as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch was committed to the royal vault at St George’s Chapel, but where is the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II? Queen Elizabeth…
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From one queen to another, the Golden Jubilee Necklace

Queen Victoria amassed a major collection of jewellery throughout her long reign, including a special pearl and diamond necklace which she received when she celebrated her Golden Jubilee.  In 1887, as Victoria marked 50 years on the throne, the Countess of Stratford led the “Women of the British Empire” in collecting funds for a gift to the monarch to celebrate her Golden Jubilee.
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