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Long Live the QUEEN!

  Today at 5.30pm BST, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in 1,000 years of British history. She has been on the throne for 63 years and 216 days, since February 6 1952, when her father, George VI, … Continua a leggere

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The Queen’s Christmas Speech 2014

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has addressed her British subjects in her usual Christmas speech, broadcast on TV a few hours ago today. You can watch it here: The key word of Her Majesty’s speech is ‘Reconciliation‘, i.e. a peaceful … Continua a leggere

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Trooping the Colour 2014

Saturday, 14 June saw the annual ceremony called “Trooping the Colour”, to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday. It is a very traditional ceremony, which is held on the Horse Guards Parade. Watch the entire ceremony, broadcast by the BBC. Read more … Continua a leggere

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State Opening of Parliament

  More pictures. Read the full text of the Queen’s speech . Read about its significance, its origins and the sequence of events here.

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