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Rare Photo Exhibit in Honour of Queen's Sapphire Jubilee

A Canadian library is planning to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Jubilee with a special exhibition of royal memorabilia. The Central Library of the Hamilton Public Library in Ontario will display, with the help of community partners, a collection of rare royal portraits, memorabilia and even a Royal Standard that once flew over Buckingham Palace. The exhibit is open from 5 February to 6…
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Why was ”God Save The Queen" played at Donald Trump’s inauguration?

If you were watching President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States yesterday and are British, you might have been confused as to why “God Save The Queen” was being played. If you are American like me, you would think nothing of it. You would recognise it as the song “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” that you sang in many school…
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The Queen is a fan of "Pointless"

Famously, The Queen is remarkably tight-lipped about a number of her opinions on various political matters. In matters such as parliamentary elections, the EU independence referendum, the Scottish independence referendum, and Australian republicanism, Her Majesty is very practised at keeping her cards close to her chest. On the other hand, we do know rather a lot about her personal interests and…
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2016 - A Look Back at the Royal Year

Let’s take a look back at the royal year of 2016. The Queen celebrated another milestone year, when on 21 April, she turned 90-years-old. On that day, 1,000 beacons were lit across the United Kingdom, including one at Windsor lit by Her Majesty. Her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles, spoke before she lit the beacon, saying, “But this, ladies and gentleman, is a very special occasion and this…
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