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WEBAug 28, 2024 · As Their Majesties' Coronation draws closer, read on for 100 fun facts about The King, The Queen Consort and the history of Coronations. News.
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WEBA message from His Majesty The King congratulating Team GB and teams across the entire Commonwealth on their successes at the Olympic Games in Paris. 11 August 2024. Read more.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee - The Royal Family
WEB21 February 2022. 20 February 2022. I hope this Jubilee will bring together families and friends, neighbours and communities. Media pack. The Royal Household today published its annual financial statement, the Sovereign Grant Report, for the financial year 2020-21. I remember with fondness my meetings with him and his great warmth and humour.
Henry VIII (r.1509-1547) - The Royal Family
WEBHenry VIII (r.1509-1547) Henry VIII was born at Greenwich on 28 June 1491, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He became heir to the throne on the death of his elder brother, Prince Arthur, in 1502 and succeeded in 1509. In his youth he was athletic and highly intelligent. A contemporary observer described him thus: 'he speaks ...
The Role of The Royal Family
WEBThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex. As announced in January 2020, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped back as working members of The Royal Family. The couple married in St George's Chapel, Windsor on 19 May 2018 and have two children: Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of. About.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022
WEBJun 2, 2021 · Platinum Jubilee Beacons: The United Kingdom’s long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations with the lighting of beacons will continue for the Platinum Jubilee. A beacon chain, once used as a tool for communication, has now become a symbol of unity across towns, borders, countries and continents and is often the central point of focus for any outdoor gathering or ...
Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603) - The Royal Family
WEBElizabeth I (r.1558-1603) Elizabeth I - the last Tudor monarch - was born at Greenwich on 7 September 1533, the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Her early life was full of uncertainties, and her chances of succeeding to the throne seemed very slight once her half-brother Edward was born in 1537.
The Queen's Jubilees and milestones | The Royal Family
WEBThe Queen’s reign was punctuated by an unprecedented number of milestones. Her Majesty’s jubilees and birthdays provided cause for celebration and reflection throughout the remarkable years following her Accession. Such events helped reinforce the Sovereign's role as a focus for national identity and unity as people across the Commonwealth ...
Princess Charlotte - The Royal Family
WEBPrincess Charlotte was christened at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham on Sunday 5th July 2015. Princess Charlotte was baptised at the Lily Font, with water from the River Jordan, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby. The Princess, wearing the Royal christening robe, was taken to Church in a Millson pram, previously used for Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
The King - The Royal Family
WEBThe Prince of Wales, eldest son of The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born at Buckingham Palace at 9.14pm on 14 November 1948. A month later, on 15 December, Charles Philip Arthur George was christened in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey …
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