Queen Elizabeth II

Can The Queen really retake control of the United States of America?

While there have in the past been such colourful, and funny at times, suggestions, that The Queen could retake control of America, the fact is that the United States has been an independent country for 240 years. America adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, ending 442 days of conflict and 169 years of English, Scottish and, later, British control over its territories, where 85 per cent…
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The Coronation of Elizabeth II: a symbolic bouquet

The Coronation of The Queen, on June 2nd 1953 at Westminster Abbey, was hailed as the start of a new Elizabethan Age. The Monarch’s Coronation dress, created by Norman Hartnell, was a masterpiece of symbolism that has become an historic artefact. But there was just as much significance in the bouquet of flowers carried by Elizabeth II on the day she was crowned Queen. While the famous…
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British RoyalsInsight

A look at the history of the Royal Garden Party

Each year, Buckingham Palace holds three garden parties in May, allowing ordinary citizens the opportunity to rub shoulders with royalty. While this year’s events were cancelled due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Royal Central is sharing the history behind Queen Elizabeth’s ‘favourite’ royal event. Each May, Buckingham Palace throws open the gates and allows 30,000 specially…
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The Prince of Wales to join virtual tea party

The Prince of Wales will join in on a virtual tea party on Sunday, 31 May. The party is in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the National Trust. Set to start at 3 p.m. BST, His Royal Highness, who serves as president, will join Director-General Hilary McGrady. The event is to celebrate the work and support done to look after nature, beauty, and history. The event was going to be held…
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