Prince Philip, the third oldest royal in British history, celebrates his 98th birthday on Monday, 10 June 2019, which coincides with the Queen’s Official Birthday in most Australian states. He is the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch and the longest-serving male. Early Life and Naval Career The youngest child and only son of…
Podcast: D-Day 75th Anniversary, Juan Carlos Retires & Royal Book Launch
US President Donald Trump meets Queen Elizabeth, D-Day 75th Anniversary, including George VI's Speech, King Juan Carlos retires and Princess Madeleine's book launch.
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King George VI gave this rousing speech to Great Britain on 6 June 1944, ahead of the Normandy landings in France.
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The Crown & Us: Story of the Royals in Australia
Great news for royal fans in Australia. A new documentary will air on Sunday, 3 March 2019, at 7.40 am on ABC and ABC HD. Queen Elizabeth II visits the Royal College Of Physicians on February 20, 2018 in London, England. Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images This two-part series explores the historical…
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The Royal Visit 1952 Booklet
The Australian Government had issued a special commemorative booklet ahead of a royal visit which didn’t happen.
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Elizabeth II marks 67th Anniversary of Accession
On 6 February 2019, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch marks 67 years on the throne. The Queen usually spends the day in private at Sandringham, before boarding a train the following day back to London, ready for another year of official engagements. The bells at Westminster Abbey rang out at 1.00 pm, and a 62-gun salute was…
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Australia’s Role in the Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII Gave up Throne for Mrs Simpson
The Australian Government also insisted Edward VIII abdicated rather than marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
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Meghan’s Bridal Bouquet at Westminster Abbey
The Duchess of Sussex has followed royal tradition and sent her wedding bouquet to be placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey. The Duchess of Sussex has sent her wedding bouquet to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior the day after her wedding to Prince Harry…
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The Coronation: Queen Elizabeth Reveals The Perils of Wearing Imperial State Crown
An exciting new documentary focusing on Queen Elizabeth's Coronation and the Crown Jewels will mark this historic event’s 65th Anniversary.
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary
Seventy years ago, a beautiful princess married her handsome prince amidst the pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, at 10.30 am.
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