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Why have Jubilees become so important for modern Monarchies?

Can it really be a month already since the Platinum Jubilee? On June 5th 2022, the final spectacle of the weekend of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II took place before Her Majesty stepped on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace while the crowd sang the national anthem. As most years do, 2022 seems to be picking up pace as it grows older, meaning that the…
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Platinum Jubilee focus for Edward and Sophie with presentation of special medals

Several members of the Royal Family are in Scotland for Holyrood Week, including The Earl and Countess of Wessex. Edward and Sophie are known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar in Scotland, and they were in Moray on June 28 2022 to meet with volunteers and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.  The couple first visited Gordonstoun, Edward and his late father’s alma mater, to present…
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The Queen misses out on an Ascot win as the royal party enjoys Ladies Day

The Queen watched from Windsor Castle as two of her horses came close to wins on day three of Royal Ascot. The Monarch wasn’t present at the meeting, instead following the action from home as her horse, Reach for the Moon, was beaten into second place in the Hampton Court Stakes by Claymore. Reach for the Moon had been tipped for a long time to be in a strong position to provide Her…
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The Duchess of Cornwall takes her place as a Royal Lady of the Garter

The Duchess of Cornwall has been installed as a Royal Lady of the Garter. The Duchess took her place in the chivalric order at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle. On June 13 2022, Camilla joined the procession of knights and ladies for the first time, dressed in the traditional velvet robes with plumed hat. Pinned to her cape was the Star of the Order of the Garter. Stephen Lock…
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