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Our historic Queen: how Europe's other royal reigns measure up

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8th September 2015
We are now just 24 hours away from history. On September 9th 2015, The Queen becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history. There is huge interest in this magical moment when Elizabeth II overtakes Victoria with people around the world waiting for the day when the girl who was never meant to rule sets the record for the longest reign we’ve known. But even before the milestone is…
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Monarchy Rules: stories from Queen Elizabeth II to Alfred the Great

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7th September 2015
After the success of our series: A Victorian Family Tree: the story of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters as well as celebrating Her Majesty’s record breaking reign, we begin our new series: Monarchy Rules: stories of Queen Elizabeth II to Alfred the Great. The Coronation Chair and Stone of Scone. Not your typical series of facts and milestones, but a look into the lives of those who…
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The Royal Society of Portrait Painters commemorate The Queen’s reign

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5th September 2015
On 9 September Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning British monarch, surpassing the record held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. According to 2014 figures, there have been over 150 portraits of her during her lifetime. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Painted in 1974 by David Poole for Royal Artillery Woolwich. “I wanted to paint The Queen as a woman rather…
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