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How the Queen learned her father had died – and that she had acceded to the throne

On 6 February 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became the first sovereign in over 200 years to accede the throne while abroad

The Independent UK

UK's Elizabeth wants Charles' wife to be 'Queen Camilla' when he's king

Britain's Queen Elizabeth said on Saturday that she wants Prince Charles' wife Camilla to be styled Queen Consort when he becomes king, cementing her place at the heart of the royal family after once being judged an outsider.

Reuters

Queen wants Camilla to be Queen Consort when Charles becomes king

Monarch expresses ‘sincere wish’ in candid message marking 70th anniversary of her accession

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'Camilla will be Queen' Monarch uses Platinum Jubilee message to back Prince Charles' wife

As she reaches her 70th year on the throne, Elizabeth II, has set out her hopes for her daughter-in-law to be called Queen and crowned at Charles's side.

Daily Record

'The Queen's raw emotion was concealed behind armour she has relied on for decades'

Rachael Bletchly claims the secret diaries of Queen Elizabeth II are the "guardians of her most private thoughts and feelings" and have been a steadfast refuge for throughout her 70-year reign

Daily Mirror

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee also marks 70 years since the death of her father, King George VI

February 6, 1952, is a date etched in the Queen's mind, when everything changed and the 25-year-old princess became monarch — and the world's most famous woman.

ABC News

Queen seems chatty at largest reception since health scare

Queen Elizabeth II has attended her largest public engagement since a recent health scare, mingling with guests at a reception ahead of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne

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Record-breaking Queen to be first British monarch to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Elizabeth II is already the nation’s longest reigning monarch, and the longest still-serving sovereign in the world.

The Independent UK

Prime Minister expected to praise Queen’s ‘tireless service’

Elizabeth II came to the throne 70 years ago this Sunday.

The Independent UK

Queen's canine gate-crashes as she views mementoes of reign

Queen Elizabeth II was interrupted by a canine gate-crasher as she viewed mementoes from her reign ahead of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on Sunday

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth quietly marks 70 years on the British throne

Queen Elizabeth marks 70 years on the British throne on Sunday, a milestone never reached by any of her predecessors over the last 1,000 years, and one which only a few monarchs across the globe have ever achieved.

Reuters

Platinum jubilee: the British monarchy has been in and out of public favour for 200 years

As Queen Elizabeth II approaches her platinum jubilee, the first British monarch to do so, the royal family is also facing a difficult time. Headlines on the upcoming trial of the Duke of York are competing with plans for the jubilee.

The Conversation

Infographic: Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee and her 70-year reign

Al Jazeera takes a look at the life, family and wealth of the longest-reigning British monarch.

Al Jazeera

A look back at how the Dumfries and Galloway Standard covered the death of King George VI - 70 years on

The Standard reported that he had been in “the best of health” the previous day and his death had “plunged the nation into deep sorrow”

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The Independent UK

Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne

Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty

Daily Mirror

Platinum Jubilee: How Queen Elizabeth II found 'classic look' as a young monarch in 1952

As part of a series celebrating the Platinum Jubilee after 70 incredible years on the throne, we look back at some standout styles from the year Princess Elizabeth became our Queen

The Times of India

Queen Elizabeth II refuses to eat foods with certain shapes, here's why

Members of the British Royal Family are tied down by years and years of tradition. Whether it comes to conducting themselves or their eating habits, there are a myriad of protocols they come into play.

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth's reign: a second 'golden age' for Britain?

Britain will on Sunday salute the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ascending the throne, but as the monarch celebrates another landmark, just how will her record-breaking reign be remembered?

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The Independent UK

Platinum Jubilee: Queen's reign marks 70 years of change

Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday

Evening Standard

As Queen’s move to Windsor Castle said to be ‘permanent’, how does it compare to her other residences?

Queen Elizabeth is understood to have moved to her preferred Windsor Castle and will only return to 775-room official residence for day trips

Asharq Al-Awsat

Queen Elizabeth II's 70 Years on the Throne

Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday becomes the first British monarch to reign for 70 years, heralding the start of her Platinum Jubilee year despite her retreat from public view. But the landmark date this weekend will see little fanfare, as the 95-year-old monarch traditionally spends the anniversary of the death…

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Printing error leaves more than £300,000 worth of royal merchandise worthless

The plaque should have read 'To Commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II,' but arrived in the UK with a slightly different message

Daily Mirror

Traders left with worthless merchandise after 'Platinum Jubbly' printing error

The plaque which should have read 'To Commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II' instead states 'To Commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II'

Daily Mirror

Platinum Jubilee: What happened when King George VI died and the Queen took over

When King George VI died at the age of 56 in February 1952, the nation was plunged into mourning. The tragedy led to his daughter Queen Elizabeth II's ascent to the throne

The Conversation

Chinese new year: your guide to everything from importance of the colour red to firework bans

February 1 marks the start of the Chinese new year 2022, the year of the tiger, and celebrations will end two weeks later with the Lantern Festival (元宵节). The tiger is the third animal of the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs, and famous people under this sign include Queen…

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