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WEBSep 10, 2024 · The King welcomes the Black Ferns to Buckingham Palace. 12 September 2024. Press release 10 September 2024.
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WEBA message from His Majesty The King congratulating ParalympicsGB and teams across the entire Commonwealth on their successes at the Paralympic Games in Paris. 08 September 2024.
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 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 came together to mark an important occasion for ...
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth - The Royal Family
WEBSep 8, 2022 · Queen Elizabeth | The Royal Family. Their Majesties' work as Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. Royal websites. The King. The Queen. The Coronation. The Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth II. Royal Residences, Art and History.
Royal Residences: Buckingham Palace - The Royal Family
WEBBuckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres …
George VI (r.1936-1952) - The Royal Family
WEBGeorge VI (r.1936-1952) George VI became King unexpectedly following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, in December 1936. A conscientious and dedicated man, he worked hard to adapt to the role into which he was suddenly thrown. Reserved by nature, and of deep religious belief, he was helped in his work by his wife.
The King | The Royal Family
WEBThe Prince's mother was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 25, when her father, King George VI, died aged 56 on 6 February 1952. On The Queen's accession to the throne, Prince Charles - as the Sovereign's eldest son - became heir apparent at the age of three. The Prince, as Heir to the Throne, took on the traditional titles of The Duke of Cornwall under a charter of King Edward III in ...