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Europe's royals pay tribute to The Queen as she marks Platinum Jubilee

Royals from all over Europe have sent congratulatory messages to The Queen today to wish her well as she marks her Platinum Jubilee. From Norway to Sweden to Romania, Europe’s royals have paid tribute to Her Majesty. Luxembourg: Tessy Antony de Nassau, formerly Princess Tessy, said on her Instagram story about The Queen’s letter to the people: “Beautiful words! Her Majesty…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Philip's saddest duty - telling his wife she was now Queen

February 6 1952 was expected to be just another day as Princess Elizabeth visited Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost her father and became the United Kingdom’s new monarch, at the age of 25. The Princess and her husband had flown from Heathrow to Kenya on 31 January, seen off…
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Queen Elizabeth II

A special focus on the Platinum Jubilee in the royal home central to The Queen's historic reign

Special celebrations will take place at Sandringham throughout 2022 for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. An exhibition and a concert are among the highlights of events taking place at the Royal Family’s Norfolk home in her Jubilee year. The ballroom at Sandringham will play host to a special display called Her Majesty The Queen at Sandringham: An Exemplary Reign and a Unique Country…
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British Royals

An ancient tradition comes to life for the Platinum Jubilee

Communities across the UK and the Commonwealth have already put plans in place to join in one of the oldest traditions associated with major royal events. On the evening of June 2nd 2022, the first full day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, people are being invited to light beacons to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. It’s now been revealed that over 1,500 places…
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