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Today - 9th September - is the day Her Majesty The Queen becomes the longest reigning Monarch - The Telegraph 9th September.
The Queen inherited on 6th February 1952 upon the death of her father King George VI. Please see the post I wrote for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The longest reigns in British history
The Prime Minister's Tribute
- Thank A Veteran Today
Every Veteran's Day we tell this story of a young lawyer, a farmer, and a war fought long ago, in tribute to the veterans in each of our families - and all the veterans who have served over the generations and who still serve today. A few years ago,...
- 60 Years Ago Today
2nd June is the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The BBC has had the original footage digitally remastered - see here and the The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II may be viewed on BBC Parliament from 1010 BST on...
- Matters Royal
HM The Queen in ParliamentUpdated The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development. In 2009, the Commonwealth reaffirmed certain core values...
- Westminster Hall - A Place Of History
Pope Benedict XVI at Westminster Hall 2010Built in 1097, Westminster Hall is a focal point of British democracy and law. Many famous Heads of State and eminent politicians have addressed both Houses of Parliament but it is quite rare for the address...
- Royal Marriages - Succession To The Crown - Religion And The Crown
Instrument of ConsentHer Majesty The Queen has consented to the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. The marriage is to be celebrated at Westminster Abbey, London on 29th April 2011. ...
Law and Rights
Our longest reigning Monarch
The Queen inherited on 6th February 1952 upon the death of her father King George VI. Please see the post I wrote for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The longest reigns in British history
The Prime Minister's Tribute
- Thank A Veteran Today
Every Veteran's Day we tell this story of a young lawyer, a farmer, and a war fought long ago, in tribute to the veterans in each of our families - and all the veterans who have served over the generations and who still serve today. A few years ago,...
- 60 Years Ago Today
2nd June is the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The BBC has had the original footage digitally remastered - see here and the The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II may be viewed on BBC Parliament from 1010 BST on...
- Matters Royal
HM The Queen in ParliamentUpdated The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development. In 2009, the Commonwealth reaffirmed certain core values...
- Westminster Hall - A Place Of History
Pope Benedict XVI at Westminster Hall 2010Built in 1097, Westminster Hall is a focal point of British democracy and law. Many famous Heads of State and eminent politicians have addressed both Houses of Parliament but it is quite rare for the address...
- Royal Marriages - Succession To The Crown - Religion And The Crown
Instrument of ConsentHer Majesty The Queen has consented to the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. The marriage is to be celebrated at Westminster Abbey, London on 29th April 2011. ...