British Royals

A Jubilee without The Queen in attendance? Such a scenario has historical precedence...

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19th April 2022
Recent reports that The Queen will only confirm her attendance at events on the day have led to questions, again, about whether she will be at the Jubilee festivities taking place in June to mark her 70 year reign. And while the idea of Her Majesty not being there might seem strange to us, a celebration led by the Royal Family while the Monarch stays at Windsor would be an exact replica of…
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The Queen, Charles and Camilla miss Easter Sunday Church Service at Windsor

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17th April 2022
The Queen was absent from the annual Easter Sunday Church Service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor this week. Her Majesty has heavily reduced her diary in recent months due to ongoing mobility issues, and was not expected to be present at the service. Also unavailable was the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, although the couple did represent the monarch at the Maundy…
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Invictus Games kick-off in the Netherlands

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17th April 2022
The Invictus Games have kicked off in The Hague, with 20 nations taking part in the nine athletic competitions and the special Land Rover Driving Challenge. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Honorary Chair of the Dutch Invictus Games, was joined by her son, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, at the opening ceremony, which saw both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex make speeches alongside the Prime…
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Milestones of a Monarch: The Coronation of The Queen

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16th April 2022
One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign is her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the world.  Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI had only reigned for fifteen years…
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