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Thames Barrier celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Thames Barrier, responsible for protecting London from flooding celebrated its 40th Anniversary on 8 May. In a statement from

Buckingham Palace

Meet a former Gentleman Usher to the Queen

Meet a former Gentleman Usher, one of the crucial unsung heroes who work tirelessly, and often invisibly, to smooth the

Majesty: Tribute to the Queen at Quantus Gallery

Three royal artists celebrate the Queen at Quantus Gallery

Three royal artists are celebrating their portraits of the Queen at the Quantus Gallery Tribute until 12 October. Quantus Gallery’s

The Queen in 1959

Queen Elizabeth II: the education of a modern leader in training

The British aristocracy have long been characterised by satirists as outdoorsy types with a bent for anti-intellectualism, and Queen Elizabeth the Second was no exception.

Christian Furr and his portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty the Queen: a portrait of delicious humour

Christian Furr, the youngest artist to have painted the Queen’s portrait, reveals that underneath all the formality, the Queen was

The Queen's royal visit in 1979

Queen Elizabeth II: a friend to the UAE

Following the sad news of the Queen’s passing on September 8, the UK has made it clear how important the

The procession arrives at Windsor Castle

A final farewell: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral e-edition

On Monday 19 September, Britain said a formal goodbye to its longest reigning monarch and in this special e-edition, Londoners

Exterior of St George's Chapel, Windsor

The Queen’s final resting place

After making her final journey from London this afternoon, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel

The Queen's coffin travels down The Mall

Celebrities react to death of Queen Elizabeth II

In the days following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, an outpouring of love and support overwhelmed

Pallbearers carrying the Queen's coffin

The Queen’s coffin, royal trappings and a message from her son

The world was watching the Queen’s final journey from Westminster to Windsor, and the coffin that held her. The monarchy,

The Queen at Sandringham

Heads of State pay tribute to the Queen

Heads of State have taken to Twitter to reflect on their attendance at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral today and pay

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