British Royals

'Devoted to your service' - the iconic words that set the tone for The Queen's historic reign

” I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service” Elizabeth II has now reigned for 70 years. On February 6th 2022, her rule reached seven decades and she became the only British Monarch in history to mark a Platinum Jubilee. The Queen has seen many changes since she took the Throne but one thing has remained the same throughout…
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British Royals

Elizabeth II: Our Queen for 70 Years

The Queen has now reigned for 70 years. Her Majesty passed the milestone as the clock struck midnight on February 6th 2022. Elizabeth II is the first British Monarch to rule for 70 years. Her reign, already the longest in British history, has seen many changes and been hailed as a new Elizabethan age. It is expected that The Queen, who is at Sandringham, will spend the day quietly as…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen announces her 'sincere wish' that Camilla becomes Queen

The Queen has used the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne to announce that she wants her daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen when Prince Charles becomes King. In a message marking her Platinum Jubilee, the 95-year-old monarch said it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla would have that title. Clarence House had always previously insisted that when…
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Queen Elizabeth II

'Congratulations!' A celebratory tune for The Queen as she hosts local volunteers on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee

With just hours to go until the 70th anniversary of her reign, The Queen has hosted a reception for community and volunteer groups at Sandringham House. There was cake, music and plenty of smiles as representatives from local charities, Little Discoverers which supports children with movement issues and delayed development, and West Norfolk Befriending, which aims to reduce social isolation by…
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