Elizabeth - the Queen

164 Pages·2012·103.489 MB·English

by  Britain Magazine, Sam Pears

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DIAMOND JUBILEE SOUVENIR MAGAZINE
THE QUEEN
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR
Diamond Jubilee souvenir magazine,
which celebrates The Queen's remarkable
6o-year reign. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II is only the second British monarch to
achieve this anniversary; it is a significant
and historic moment for Britain. Over the
following pages, we chart The Queen's life:
her idyllic childhood and happy marriage to
Prince Philip - Duke of Edinburgh, the
birth of her four children
and eight grandchildren,
and the many official
engagements, interesting
occasions and iconic
moments. We hope you
this special
er~joy
Above: Queen Elizabeth II, photographed in 1950 before her accession publication in celebration
of Britain's Diamond
Jubilee year.
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Contents
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INTRODUCTION TRYING TIMES
The Duke of Marlborough shares his The deaths of Princess Diana, Princess
thoughts on Her Majesty The Queen's reign Margaret and The Queen Mother mark a
and role, during the Diamond Jubilee year. time of personal tragedy for The Queen.
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FROM PRINCESS TO QUEEN THE DIAMOND QUEEN
The "happiest family in the world" is hit by From sadness to joy as Queen and country
tragedy when George I dies suddenly and celebrate a Golden Jubilee, a wonderful
the young Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen. wedding and the Diamond Jubilee year.
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THE CROWNING GLORY THE ROYAL RESIDENCES
In an exciting new era for the House of A look at the history and heritage of the
The Queen shows herself to be a magnificent castles and palaces the Royal
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hardworking and dedicated monarch. Family have called home.
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A WINNING COMBINATION SPECIAL READER OFFER
The Queen's strong focus on family ensures If you enjoy this special souvenir, you'll love
Her Majesty combines royal duties with her BRITAIN magazine. Take advantage of our
role as a wife and mother. Diamond Jubilee offer and subscribe today.
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SILVER CELEBRATIONS BRITAIN & THE DIAMOND JUBILEE
The Queen encourages stability during The country will be bedecked in red, white
years of economic insecurity and the whole and blue as thousands of us celebrate
country rejoices at her Silver Jubilee. The Queen's 60-year reign.
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74 ONWARDS & UPWARDS 60 FACTS FOR 60 YEARS
In a decade of firsts, The Queen visits China, She's as familiar a face as our own, on every
Margaret Thatcher becomes Prime Minister coin and stamp, yet how much do we know
and the media goes mad for Princess Diana. about Her Majesty The Queen?
A special thank you to The Duke of Marlborough for his contribution to this publication. Thanks also to
our contributors Camilla Tominey, Royal Editor of the Sunday Express in London and royal expert for the USA
television network NBC, and to Chris Fautley, London expert and regular contributor to BRITAIN magazine.
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From the Duke of Marlborough
The 11th Duke of Marlborough, John Vanderbilt Spencer-Churchill,
writes from his home - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
IT IS A VERY SPECIAL YEAR IN BRITAIN,
Above: The Duke and
Duchess of Marlborough
as marks Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's
2012
in the grounds of
Diamond Jubilee. It is an historic moment. Having Blenheim Palace. Right:
The Gold State Coach
ascended to the throne in at the tender age of
1952 25,
bearing The Queen and
The Queen follows in the footsteps of her great-great The Duke of Edinburgh
on the way to
grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837
Buckingham Palace
following the Coronation.
to and who was the last and only other monarch to
1901
Next page:T he Queen and
reach this major anniversary. Including Queen Victoria, The Duke of Edinburgh
with their immediate
only five other kings and queens in British history have
family; The Queen and
reigned for 50 years or more. British Prime Minister
David Cameron
In the six decades since HM The Queen's succession,
Britain has seen huge social, political and economic
change; The Queen has remained a constant and stable
figure at the head of the world's most famous Royal
Family. During her reign, The Queen has given regular
audience to no fewer than Prime Ministers, from
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Winston Churchill (who was, of course, born here at
Blenheim Palace, and is buried in nearby Bladon) to
our present Prime Minister David Cameron.
The Queen's role as monarch extends to much more
than audiences with Prime Ministers; the vows made
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on Coronation Day were for life; the role is demanding
and never ending - The Queen is always "at work".
Her Majesty has attended every opening of
Parliament except those in 1959 and 1963, when she
was expecting Prince Andrew and Prince Edward
respectively. The Queen is currently patron of over 600
charities and organisations, over 400 of which she has
held since 1952. She has personally held over 610
investitures, has sent almost 540,000 telegrams to
couples in the UK and the Commonwealth who are
celebrating their diamond wedding (60 years)
anniversary, and has given out approximately 90,000
Christmas puddings to staff, continuing the custom of
King George V and King George VI.
In 60 years, The Queen has undertaken 261 official
The Queen spoke about unity and hope in the face of
overseas visits, including 78 State Visits to 116 different
adversity and the importance of family during the year
countries, and has attended 56 Royal Maundy services
that two of her grandchildren were married. The
in 43 cathedrals. During her reign, a total of 6,710
Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh also celebrated
people have received Maundy Money in recognition of
their 64th wedding anniversary that year, on November
their service to the Church and their communities. The
20, 2011. They have four children, eight grandchildren
Queen also supports service to others, through close
and one great-grandchild. Family life has been an
relationships with the voluntary and charitable sectors.
essential support to The Queen throughout her reign
About 3,000 organisations list a member of the Royal
and, like many of us, the family always spend Christmas
Family as patron or president.
together (at Sandringham in Norfolk).
Formal duties are balanced with family values as
We shall be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
The Queen highlighted in her 20II Christmas speech.
here at Blenheim Palace with a succession of special
entertainment over the Bank Holiday weekend,
including appearances by classic British children's
characters, The Bunbury's Celebrity Cricket Match
followed by afternoon tea on the South Lawn, and a
Massed Brass Band Concert. You will receive a warm
welcome should you choose to celebrate the festivities
with us. But, wherever you are, I hope you enjoy this
special Diamond Jubilee publication, which
commemorates The Queen's exceptional life and
leadership. Long May She Reign .
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The 11th Duke of Marlborough
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1926-1952
From Princess to ueen
The first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, Elizabeth stood third
in the line of succession to the throne. It was not expected that her father would become
King, or that the beautiful young Princess would become Queen
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