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The one European country that The Queen has never visited may surprise you

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12th September 2017
In her 65-year reign The Queen has travelled to seemingly every corner of the globe but there’s one country that can’t be counted amongst the 116 nations she’s made official visits to – Greece. Though she did visit the country when she was a young girl, The Queen has not visited Greece since she ascended the throne, despite Greece’s popularity with British vacationers and ex-pats. The…
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British Royals

The Queen had Heartbreaking Conversation about her concern for Diana

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24th July 2017
Harry Herbert, a close friend of Princess Diana, has revealed that The Queen was concerned about Diana’s well-being during the breakup of her marriage with Prince Charles. Speaking in an interview for ITV and HBO’s Our Mother Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy he reveals that The Queen asked if he could confirm the rumours about Diana’s growing sadness. Harry Herbert said…
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Palaces & Buildings

Memorable moments in Buckingham Palace’s history

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14th July 2017
Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence and ‘office’ of Great Britain’s sovereigns. In the spotlight for nearly 180 years, the palace is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions and has had its fair share of historic moments. The palace that stands alongside Green Park and overlooking The Mall today started its life in 1703 as Buckingham House – the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen releases statement after Grenfell Tower Fire

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17th June 2017
The Queen has released a statement following the Grenfell Tower Fire. The Queen paid tribute to the people currently still in the hospital and the relatives of those who have lost loved ones. As well as that, she paid tribute to the bravery of the emergency services and the generosity of the community. In her statement, she said: “My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost…
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