Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen leads congratulations for the Lionesses after England claim the Women's Euro title

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1st August 2022
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to England’s new football champions as the Lionesses claimed the Women’s Euros at Wembley. Just moments after the Duke of Cambridge had presented the UEFA trophy to captain Leah Williamson, Her Majesty told the team they had set an example that would last for generations and they should be very proud of themselves. The full message…
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Queen Mary's starring role at the festival that would inspire the Commonwealth Games

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28th July 2022
In the sunny days of 1911, all eyes were on one royal. Queen Mary had been consort for just over a year and was now accompanying her husband to a major event that would begin a summer of celebrations for their Coronation. Mary was the leading figure at the Festival of Empire which would include a sporting competition that would turn, eventually, into the Commonwealth Games. And, just as some of…
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The Pope sends a special message to The Queen

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25th July 2022
Pope Francis has sent his best wishes to The Queen as he observed a tradition thousands of feet over London. Whenever the Pontiff flies over a country, he issues a special message to the Head of State of that nation. As he made his way to Canada, his route took him into British airspace. And so the Pope sent a statement to The Queen from the papal plane. Addressed to ”Her Majesty…
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A sparkling celebration for the Jubilee as Buckingham Palace opens its doors for the summer

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22nd July 2022
Buckingham Palace is now open to visitors for the summer with a brand new exhibition all about The Queen’s Accession at the heart of the royal show. The display is nestled in the centre of the tour of the State Rooms at the Palace and offers a chance to see some of the most important and symbolic jewels of The Queen’s reign. Among the gems on show is the George IV Diamond Diadem…
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