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Stamps released to mark Her Majesty and Prince Philip's 70th wedding anniversary

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18th November 2017
On Monday, 20 November, Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will celebrate a milestone few couples realise – their 70th wedding anniversary. The then Princess Elizabeth had to fight to marry the man who’d captured her heart. They were married at Westminster Abbey in 1947. 2,000 guests observed the ceremony that was broadcast on radio to millions around the world. A new set…
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"I hope it's just water" jokes The Queen while in Hull

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16th November 2017
Thursday morning at 10:30 am, Her Majesty The Queen arrived in Hull for a busy visit. As this year’s UK City of Culture, hundreds of well-wishers came down to greet Her Majesty upon her arrival cheering as she stepped off the royal train bringing a smile to the 91-year-olds face. Thousands of people have visited Hull since the start of the year to experience the events, which will result in…
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Do you know which senior member of The Royal Family is a direct descendent of Oliver Cromwell?

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13th November 2017
It is widely reported that 1 in 200 people alive today are descended from the bloodthirsty Genghis Khan. The same can’t be said for the former Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, although it may surprise you that one senior member of the British Royal Family is a direct descendant of the arch-republican. The royal in question is the Duchess of Kent, who married into The Royal Family in…
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The Queen and Prince Philip watch Remembrance Sunday commemorations from balcony

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12th November 2017
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh watched the Remembrance Sunday commemorations from the balcony of the Foreign Office on Sunday as the nation fell silent to honour those who lost their lives in battle. For the first time in recent history, Her Majesty did not lay a wreath at the Cenotaph, with Prince Charles placing one on her behalf. The Queen has only missed laying a wreath at the Cenotaph…
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