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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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Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen's dynasty enters a new chapter with the marriage of a princess

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3rd May 2022
She was the first of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s children to marry and her big day set the template for the royal celebrations that would follow in its wake. Princess Anne’s wedding to Mark Phillips, on 14 November 1973, was a huge state occasion with a massive television audience that captured imaginations around the world. And it was a major milestone, not just for her, but for the…
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The consorts of 1952: Queen Ingrid of Denmark

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1st 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 new series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen Ingrid of Denmark The…
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The Heirs of 1952

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30th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, her heir was her young son, Prince Charles—The Prince of Wales. He has since become the longest-serving heir apparent in history. But let’s take a look at who else occupied his position as heir to the throne in 1952. Prince Albert, Prince of Liège (later King Albert II) The young Belgian king’s reign began only…
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The Rulers of 1952: Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg

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29th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg One of only two women reigning at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Grand…
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