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Sep 12, 2023 · The King’s activities in the first year of his reign. This briefing paper focuses on the constitutional and ceremonial aspects of the King’s activities between September 2022 and September 2023. It is not an exhaustive account of his first year as Monarch. It begins by looking at the events surrounding the King’s accession to the throne ...
Sep 10, 2022 · King Charles III signs an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, where King Charles III is ...
- A New Photograph of The Queen
- Her Majesty's Message
- Looking Back on Past Jubilees
- A Reception at Sandringham House
- The Accession
- What Happened on Accession Day?
- The Princess Who Would Be Queen
In a new image to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty's reign, The Queen is seen with one of her famous red boxes. Over the past 70 years, The Queen has received daily papers from her Private Secretaries, in person or via a red despatch box. The boxes hold documents updating Her Majesty on events in Parliament as well as overseas and Commonwea...
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of her Accession to the throne, The Queen has written a message thanking the public and her family for their support, and looking forward to Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the coming year. In her message, she renews her commitment to the people of the Commonwealth: On Accession Day itself, The Prince of Wales ...
To mark the beginning of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, Her Majesty viewed a selection of cards, letters and artwork sent to her by members of the public to mark her Jubilees.
On the eve of Accession Day, she hosted a reception for members of the local community and volunteer groups at Sandringham House. Her Majesty was joined by the Sandringham branch of the Women’s Institute, Sandringham Estate pensioners and their families, and representatives from local charities Little Discoverers and West Norfolk Befriending. Among...
In 1952, King George VI's health was poor, and illness forced him to abandon a proposed Commonwealth tour. Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, took his place. On Wednesday 6 February 1952, she received the news of her father's death and her own Accession to the throne while staying in a remote part of Kenya. In an instant, she had cea...
Following the death of King George VI, bulletins - printed announcements of the death on letterheaded paper - were posted on the railings of Buckingham Palace and Sandingham House in Norfolk, where he died. Crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for confirmation of the news. Flags were flown at half-mast throughout the country until after the funeral...
When she was born in Mayfair in 1926, Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen) and her family did not expect that she would one day become Monarch. Her Royal Highness was expected to live a relatively normal, if privileged, life with her close-knit and loving family. But everything changed in December 1936 when her uncle – King Edward VIII - abdicated, l...
Sep 10, 2022 · Saturday 10 September 2022 at 9:58am ... The historic event comes after Charles gave a landmark address to the nation on Friday ... The ceremony is being staged a day later for King Charles III ...
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The second Monday in March is Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's calendar. Marked every year since the 1970s, Commonwealth Day recognises the unity and diversity of a remarkable family of nations, with a special service in the Abbey at the heart of the celebrations. Darrion Narine from Trinidad and Tobago carried ...
Sep 11, 2022 · From right, King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort and Prince William during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, where King Charles III is formally ...
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Mar 14, 2022 · People of all ages and backgrounds from the 54 countries that make up the Commonwealth of Nations came together under one flag today (14 March 2022) to commemorate Commonwealth Day. Observed on the second Monday in March each year, Commonwealth Day is an opportunity to promote the strong unity, diversity, and shared values of the Commonwealth ...
