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Rare footage of The Queen before her historic reign to be shown for the first time

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7th May 2022
A new BBC documentary will share previously-unseen private home videos of Queen Elizabeth II as a young princess and tell the story of her life and reign through her own words. ‘Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen’ is a 75-minute programme that will debut on BBC One on 29 May 2022. Three never-before-seen images of Princess Elizabeth have been released to accompany the announcement of this special…
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The royals who will join The Queen on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the Platinum Jubilee

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6th May 2022
It’s one of the most highly anticipated parts of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The moment that the Royal Family walk out on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace after Trooping the Colour is one that will be watched around the world. And now we know who will stand at The Queen’s side at this historic moment in her historic reign. Buckingham Palace doesn’t usually announce a…
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Her Majesty’s bond with 007 at the 2012 London Olympic Games

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5th May 2022
As with any large sporting event such as the Commonwealth Games or Olympics Games, members of the royal family are always expected to be in attendance to show their support and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremony held in London was no exception. As this historic and hugely anticipated event began the year of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, no one, including the Royal Family expected…
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The consorts of 1952: Queen Louise of Sweden

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5th May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our special Jubilee series, we look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen Louise of Sweden An aunt of…
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The five puddings vying to be 'fit for The Queen' revealed in final stage of Platinum Jubilee contest

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4th May 2022
The five finalists in the Platinum Pudding competition for the Jubilee have been revealed. The last five will bake off against one another for the cooking crown and the ultimate accolade, having their recipe shared around the country for millions to make to mark the Jubilee celebrations. The Platinum Pudding contests is looking for a sweet treat fit for The Queen and the winner will be…
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