The Queen is the first British monarch in history to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. Elizabeth II will have reigned for 70 years, or 25,568 days, on Sunday, February 6, excluding this Accession Day itself. The Queen paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen Mother and the Duchess of …
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The second ever female apprentice arborist with the Royal Horticultural Society said she hopes her new role might inspire others to think about jobs that do not conform to stereotypes. Gabriella Jardine, based at RHS Bridgewater in Salford, has been tending to trees and felling to create space for different …
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Since 1935, when then-Princess Elizabeth adorned a stamp for the silver jubilee of her grandfather, King George V, Canada Post has featured Queen Elizabeth II on more than 70 Canadian stamps. Over the years, the stamps have been issued for visits of the Royal Family to Canada, historical events and special …
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The Queen shared her ‘sincere wish’ for the Duchess of Cornwall to one day be known as Queen Consort (Pictures: Getty) Camilla has come a long way in the eyes of the nation since her controversial role in the break-up of Prince Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana. The Queen cemented …
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As the United Kingdom marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign on Sunday, Canada’s prime minister acknowledged the historic milestone by praising her as a “steadfast leader” and champion of “cherished values.” “Over the course of her reign, Her Majesty has been a constant presence in the life of Canadians, offering steadfast leadership …
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The Queen has begun her platinum jubilee year, marking a 70-year reign that now makes her the longest-ruling monarch in British and Commonwealth history. King George VI died on the morning of Feb. 6, 1952 while Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya. She acceded to the throne immediately upon his death, …
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The Queen has begun her platinum jubilee year, marking a 70-year reign that now makes her the longest-ruling monarch in British and Commonwealth history. King George VI died on the morning of Feb. 6, 1952 while Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya. She acceded to the throne immediately upon his death, …
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Prince Charles has congratulated his mother on her 70-year reign and says he is ‘deeply conscious of the honour’ given to his ‘darling wife’ Camilla after Her Majesty announced she would become Queen Consort when he takes the throne. The Queen assured the Duchess of Cornwall will be made Queen …
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The Royal Family’s official Twitter account has shared a stunning photograph of the young Queen to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne. The account, which has over 4.6million followers, marked the milestone by sharing one of the first portraits taken of the Queen, 95, following her accession after he death …
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Eight new stamps have been released by Royal Mail to celebrate the Queen’s dedication to service in her Platinum Jubilee year. Elizabeth II will celebrate 70 years on the throne on Sunday, February 6 and she will be the first British monarch to celebrate such a milestone. The new set …
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