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 Mary was
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, Elizabeth. As the…
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…
Born 4 August 1900, Elizabeth Angela
Marguerite Bowes-Lyon would go from a family of British nobility to
becoming Queen consort. And then, eventually, she became the mother
of Britain’s longest-reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Prince
Albert, Duke of York, the…
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 by the…
Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s
‘jubbly!’ At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee
commemorative pieces that just hit the market. Looking to
capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers
rushed through a series of…
The Queen sends message of condolence to the King of Tonga after devastating tsunami
21st January 2022
Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message
of condolence to the King of Tonga, His Majesty Tupou VI following
a deadly tsunami. In the statement released by Buckingham Palace,
The Queen wrote: “I am shocked and saddened by the impact of the
volcanic eruption and tsunami…
Artist who created modern image of The Queen to be celebrated in London Exhibition
18th January 2022
Mary Gillick, who modelled The Queen’s
head for coins in 1953, will take centre stage in a unique display
at the British Museum this summer. In-room 3 of the Asahi Shimbun
Displays, the exhibition will feature the life and work of sculptor
Mary Gillick (1881-1965), who enjoyed a burst of fame in her
seventies when she was invited to model The Queen’s head for UK
coinage. Gillick’s…
In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee, Historic Royal Palaces is asking for your
personal royal photos. Life Through a Royal Lens will feature some
of the most iconic royal photographs and will go on display
alongside a host of images providing a…
Supporters of a British Republic seek to douse The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
14th January 2022
Campaigners aiming for the abolition of
the monarchy in the United Kingdom say they will launch a campaign
to become a republic in the run-up to celebrations to mark Her
Majesty’s 70 years on the throne. The 95-year-old Queen is the
world’s oldest and longest-reigning…
On the 100th anniversary of the first
successful treatment with insulin, The Queen is marking the
anniversary with a special message. In a statement, Her Majesty
said: “On the 100th anniversary of the first successful treatment
with insulin, I send my warmest good wishes to all those living
with and affected by diabetes. “This milestone provides an
opportunity to celebrate this…
