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The Queen leads congratulations as Team GB finally strikes gold in Beijing

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21st February 2022
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to Team Great Britain’s Curling teams following the women’s gold medal win and the men’s silver medal win on the final weekend of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. Posted to the Royal Family’s social media accounts, the message reads: “I send my warmest congratulations to the Team GB Women’s Curling team on your outstanding…
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The Queen holds audience at Windsor Castle

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17th February 2022
The Queen held an audience at Windsor Castle, her first in person appearance since her son, the Prince of Wales tested positive for the second time for COVID-19. Her Majesty received Rear Admiral James Macleod as he relinquished his appointment as Defence Services Secretary. She also received Major General Eldon Millar as he takes up his new role as Defence Services Secretary. Upon their…
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Monarchy Rules: Elizabeth II

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6th February 2022
As we mark 70 years since The Queen ascended the throne, we’re taking a look back at the life and reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II. Early Life At the time of her birth, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Marywas never meant to be a queen. She arrived on 21 April 1926 as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, Prince Albert and his wife…
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What are Elizabeth II's titles?

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5th February 2022
With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch. Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal…
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Prince Philip's saddest duty - telling his wife she was now Queen

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3rd February 2022
February 6 1952 was expected to be just another day as Princess Elizabeth visited Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost her father and became the United Kingdom’s new monarch, at the age of 25. The Princess and her husband had flown from Heathrow to Kenya on 31 January, seen off…
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