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Who signed the register at The Queen's wedding?

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

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

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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