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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 LuxembourgOne of only two women reigning at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Grand…
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Westminster Abbey to offer Jubilee tour marking The Queen's Platinum celebrations

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28th April 2022
A special Jubilee tour has been created for Westminster Abbey, highlighting the links between the ancient church and The Queen.The tour, called The Queen and Her Abbey, will highlight the many connections the Monarch has with Westminster, the site of some of the most famous moments in her historic reign.It will include reflections on her wedding to Prince Philip at the Abbey in 1947 as…
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The Monarchs of 1952: King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

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26th 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.King Gustav VI Adolf of SwedenKing Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden’s accession came less than two years before Queen Elizabeth…
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