Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth and how her crown could break her neck

In a new documentary airing on 14 January, Queen Elizabeth gives a rare interview and speaks of how the crown she wore during her coronation was exceptionally heavy, so much so that “your neck would break.” At only 27-years-old, Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen in a glamorous ceremony on 2 June 1953. In the BBC documentary, The Queen recalls that day and the Imperial State Crown…
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The best pictures of 2017: Part Two

One of the best parts of the holidays is reflecting on the past year and looking forward to what is to come. The Royal Family has had an exciting 2017, with 2018 bringing about a new baby and a Royal wedding! Before we say goodbye to the past, let’s look at everything they have been up to these past 12 months. Part One can be viewed here.  3 May The Duchess of Cambridge on at a…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry represents The Queen at Sovereign's Parade

Before Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be wed on 19 May 2018, Prince Harry spent the day at Sandhurst representing his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Representing The Queen as the Reviewing Officer, Prince Harry was at Sandhurst for the Sovereign’s Parade which marks the passing out of Officer Cadets when they have completed the Commissioning Course. The…
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Young man arrested for climbing wall of Buckingham Palace

On Monday, a 24-year-old man was arrested when he tried to climb over the wall at Buckingham Palace. The Metropolitan Police arrested the man three minutes after he made it over the low outer perimeter fence on suspicion of trespassing. The incident was not related to terrorism. A statement from the police read: “The man was not found in possession of any offensive weapons and the incident is…
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