Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen gives permission for a new resident to live permanently at Windsor Castle next to her own private quarters

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15th May 2022
The Queen has allowed her closest aide and trusted confidant, Angela Kelly, to take up residence at Windsor Castle. Ms Kelly has worked for Her Majesty for nearly 30 years, and in that time has become a good friend to The Queen. Her official title is ‘Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor and Curator’ – a role that encompasses a number of duties, ranging from selecting and…
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British Royals

Royal announcements planned for London Underground as Jubilee takes over capital

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15th May 2022
Travellers on Underground lines with royal links will hear some rather regal announcements as the Jubilee weekend unfolds. Customers on the new Elizabeth Line, the Jubilee line and those arriving at stations with a royal link in their names will hear special messages marking the Platinum celebrations over the four day holiday marking the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Transport…
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A first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry ahead of The Queen's celebrations

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10th May 2022
There was a first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry on show in London as rehearsals for Trooping the Colour took place. Photo by Sergeant Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 The Household Division were put through their paces at Horse Guard’s Parade on May 9th 2022 as they prepare for the event which will start the official Platinum celebrations. In charge of the rehearsal was…
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Britain's royal railways - the stations and lines with regal connections

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9th May 2022
It’s three and a half years late but the Elizabeth Line will open in May 2022, just in time for the Jubilee! It is hoped The queen will participate in the opening as she becomes the latest royal to have a railway line named after her. In 2016, she helped with the unveiling of the new Crossrail route which is now the Elizabeth Line. The Queen’s first experience on the Underground happened…
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