British Royals

The Jubilee week - your guide to the spectacular events marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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30th May 2022
The Platinum Jubilee weekend is just around the corner. The festivities, which were announced almost a year ago, are centred in London and will see the Royal Family lead celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Royal Central guides you through what to expect at this unique event, the only Platinum Jubilee the world has ever seen. June 2 2022 Trooping the Colour…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: The Imperial State Crown

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29th May 2022
The Imperial State Crown is one of the most symbolic images of the royalty, though it only dates back to 1937. The real history lies in the jewels that adorn it. It was created the Coronation of 1937 but while it was being planned, it was believed it would be placed on the head of Edward VIII. However, he abdicated in December 1936, and instead, his younger brother became George VI and the…
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The Duke of Cambridge reviews parade in final showstopping rehearsal for Trooping the Colour

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29th May 2022
The Duke of Cambridge undertook the Colonel’s Review ahead of Trooping the Colour this week, capping off rehearsals for the kick-off to the Platinum Jubilee weekend. William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, conducted the Colonel’s Review—a final dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour—at Horse Guards Parade in London. The Colonel of the Home Guard regiment that is trooping the…
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A surprise to end the Jubilee

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28th May 2022
The Platinum Jubilee is almost upon us, and Buckingham Palace has announced many plans for the four-day event. The celebrations last from Thursday, 2 June through Sunday, 5 June in London and throughout the United Kingdom. There has long been talk of a surprise event…
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Style Moments of a Reign: The Queen at State Opening

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26th May 2022
The State Opening of Parliament is a standard fixture on The Queen’s calendar; she has attending the event every year during her historic 70 year reign, aside from 1959, 1963, and 2022. Some of her most iconic style moments have come from the State Opening of Parliament.  1967 State Opening of Parliament Norman Hartnell was one of The Queen’s favourite designers until his death in the…
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