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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: The Imperial State Crown

The Imperial State Crown is one of the most symbolic images of the royalty, though it only dates back to 1937. The real history lies in the jewels that adorn it. It was created the Coronation of 1937 but while it was being planned, it was believed it would be placed on the head of Edward VIII. However, he abdicated in December 1936, and instead, his younger brother became George VI and the…
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The Duke of Cambridge reviews parade in final showstopping rehearsal for Trooping the Colour

The Duke of Cambridge undertook the Colonel’s Review ahead of Trooping the Colour this week, capping off rehearsals for the kick-off to the Platinum Jubilee weekend. William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, conducted the Colonel’s Review—a final dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour—at Horse Guards Parade in London. The Colonel of the Home Guard regiment that is trooping the…
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A surprise to end the Jubilee

The Platinum Jubilee is almost upon us, and Buckingham Palace has announced many plans for the four-day event. The celebrations last from Thursday, 2 June through Sunday, 5 June in London and throughout the United Kingdom. There has long been talk of a surprise event at the end of the Jubilee, and just what that could be may have been revealed, according to the Daily Mirror. Reports…
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Meet the corgi about to take a starring role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

His name is PJ and he’s just a few hours old but he’s already set to be one of the big stars of the Platinum Jubilee. For this corgi is the emoji that will spring into life every time Twitter users use the special celebratory hashtags for the anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Over the coming ten days, a string of hashtags will automatically include the corgi with his crown in purple and…
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