Queen Elizabeth II

80% of people living in the UK have only ever known one monarch – Queen Elizabeth II

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6th February 2020
As The Queen begins her 69th year on the throne, it is perhaps unsurprising that 80% of UK residents have only ever known one monarch – Elizabeth II. The then Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI. According to the Office for National Statistics, 12 million British residents were alive when King George died and Elizabeth…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen marks 68 years on the throne

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6th February 2020
The Queen ascended the throne 68 years ago today. She will mark the day, which is also the anniversary of her father’s death, privately at Sandringham in Norfolk. Elizabeth II’s reign began at some point in the early hours of February 6th 1952 when King George VI…
British RoyalsKing Charles III

Prince Charles pays an 'amazing' first visit to TK Maxx

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5th February 2020
There was an unusual shopper strolling the aisles of a TK Maxx in Tooting yesterday when Prince Charles made a visit to the budget retailer. The Prince of Wales was there to meet young workers who had taken part in The Prince’s Trust “Get Into Retail” programme. The course provides specialist training and roles to young people, many of whom stay on as employees in TK Maxx…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne kidnap medal to be sold at auction

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5th February 2020
A medal awarded to a former heavy weight boxer to recognise his role in saving Princess Anne from being kidnapped is set to be sold at auction. The George Medal was awarded to Ronnie Russell for his bravery during a kidnapping attempt 46 years ago when The Queen’s daughter was held at gunpoint. Now aged 72, Mr Russell says he is selling the medal due to his ill health, and the fact…
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