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Florida city sells swans after The Queen's gift leads to overpopulation

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17th October 2020
A Florida city is selling dozens of its beloved swans to the public after the birds donated by Her Majesty The Queen led to overpopulation. According to the city of Lakeland, swans have lived in the city since at least 1923. But by 1953, the swans had been eaten by alligators or, they were fallen prey to dogs. A Lakeland woman living in England at the time wrote The Queen to ask for a gift of…
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The links between the Royal Family and the Women's Institute

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19th September 2020
Queen Elizabeth II is known for making an annual visit to the Women’s Institute at West Newton near her Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The Queen started to attend meetings back in 1943, taking over as President from the Queen Mother who had taken over the role from Queen Mary. But what exactly is the link between the Royal Family and the Women’s Institute? First founded in Canada, the…
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The Queen sends message to British Red Cross for its 150th anniversary

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4th August 2020
The Queen has written a thank you letter to the staff and volunteers of the British Red Cross in honour of the Society’s 150th anniversary on Tuesday. The Queen’s letter reads: “As Patron of the British Red Cross, I send my warmest congratulations to the staff and volunteers of the Society on the occasion of its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary. “Whether those involved in the…
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June's Jewels: The Queen's Pearls

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7th June 2020
In addition to the now-iconic double-and triple-strand pearl necklaces The Queen has frequently sported throughout her life as part of an unofficial uniform, she also has at her disposal many pearl pieces (necklaces, brooches, and earrings) that she wears with her outfits. [getty src=”120520595″ width=”426″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Today, we’re going to look at some of the…
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