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The Queen visits the City of London

The Queen has officially opened a major new building in the City of London. On November 7th, Her Majesty visited the new Schroders Headquarters to mark a fresh chapter in the history of the firm which has traded in London for over two centuries. The offices, which have already been used by the international asset management company for the past two months, are at the Barbican and during her time…
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The Queen shops for a new hat as she tours renovated town centre

Her Majesty The Queen looked stunning in an aquamarine coat as she braced for the chilly temperatures yesterday.  She wore a matching hat with pink roses and carried her signature black bag with black gloves. Embed from Getty Images The Queen was welcomed by the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire James Puxley before meeting Councillor Paul Bettison OBE and chief executive Timothy Wheadon. Mr Bettison…
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The Queen is joined by Prince Charles and Prince William for Balmoral service - but where is Kate?

On Sunday morning The Queen attended a church service in Balmoral alongside her son, Prince Charles, and grandson, Prince William. All looked in good spirits as they arrived at the Sunday service in Crathie Kirk, Scotland, despite the Duchess of Cambridge not accompanying her husband. It is assumed she was most likely looking after their three young children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and…
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The eight best portrayals of The Queen in TV and film

The Queen has been portrayed in TV shows and films over the years by an array of actresses. Whether they have played her on the small screen, in blockbuster films or voiced animated versions of her, there have been some iconic portrayals. Phoebe Barton takes a look back at some of the most well-known, unforgettable and often quirky performances that have brought the Queen to life. 1. Claire Foy…
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