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The Queen and Prince Philip's Royal Year in Review

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27th December 2018
The Queen’s year has a seemingly unalterable shape to it and yet each twelve months is peppered with differences while staying true to the tradition that has made it so familiar. The past twelve months has brought a busy public diary for Elizabeth II while behind palace doors, the Head of State has carried out a ceaseless string of audiences and meetings. There have been investitures, Privy…
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George H.W. Bush and the Royal Talking Hat

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1st December 2018
Ah yes, the talking hat. Any life is made of moments, some poignant, some funny, some profound, some light. Much has already been written of the political contributions of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America, who has died at the age of 94. But…
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Who signed the register at The Queen's wedding?

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21st November 2018
It was the beginning of a royal chapter which would make history time and time again. But on November 20th 1947, the ceremony which joined Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip as wife and husband was described by one of the clergy involved as ”in all essentials, exactly the same as it would have been for any cottager who might be married this afternoon”. And just like everyone who said…
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Royal Baby Mania: the birth of a prince

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13th November 2018
If you think that royal baby mania is a new thing, think again. Seventy years ago this week, ahead of the birth of Prince Charles, the papers were filled with plenty of stories about his parents, their plans and a very regal pregnancy. As the then Princess Elizabeth prepared…
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The Queen visits the City of London

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8th November 2018
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

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20th October 2018
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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