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The Queen makes 'generous' donation to Ukraine humanitarian appeal

The Queen has made a ‘generous donation’ to a Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal as the invasion of Ukraine by Russia continues. The Disasters Emergency Committee revealed the donation on March 3rd 2022, tweeting: “Many thanks to Her Majesty The Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.” The…
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Windsor schools planning Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Windsor schools are preparing Platinum Jubilee celebrations for their pupils, according to planners in the area. The Windsor Platinum Jubilee Committee, a local organisation set up to celebrate The Queen this year, helped launch Platinum Jubilee Schools’ Week at The Windsor Boys’ School on 14 February in the presence of local school representatives. On its official website, the Committee…
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A moment in history remembered as iconic portrait of Queen by groundbreaking photographer reaches special anniversary

The Royal Collection Trust is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first iconic portraits taken of the new Queen Elizabeth II by sharing four images of the portrait session. On 26 February 1952, the young queen, just 20 days into her reign, sat for her first official portraits by photographer Dorothy Wilding, which marked the first time a female photographer had ever officially…
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Magnolia tree marks Jubilee in Knutsford

On 6 February, The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking the first monarch to hit the tremendous milestone. As the nation celebrates her Jubilee, the town of Knutsford is marking the beginning of its own celebration. A commemorative tree was planted to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne. Knutsford town mayor Cllr Stewart Gardiner joined councillors…
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