British Royals

Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's follows long royal tradition

The Service of Thanksgiving for the 70 year reign of The Queen will follow Jubilee tradition and be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Ever since 1897, the cathedral has hosted Jubilee services. On June 3rd 2022, it will welcome thousands to give thanks for the life and reign of Elizabeth II as she marks her Platinum Jubilee. Speaking ahead of the ceremony, the Dean of St. Paul’s, the…
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The Monarchs of 1952: King Haakon VII of Norway

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. King Haakon VII of Norway The first monarch of an independent Norway, King Haakon VII was more than a fellow monarch at the time…
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The Rulers of 1952: Prince Rainier III of Monaco

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who ruled in Europe at the start of the longest reign on the continent in modern times. Prince Rainier III of Monaco Prince Rainier III, a man largely responsible for bringing glamour to the tiny principality of Monaco, once…
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The Monarchs of 1952: King Frederik IX of Denmark

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. Let’s take a look at who the other monarchs were at the time of her accession. King Frederik IX of Denmark Often regarded as a modernising monarch, King Frederik IX of Denmark had been on the throne for nearly five years at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession. The…
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