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Charlie Fenton
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‘The new Queen and her husband walked in the garden in deep conversation. Although she had been devoted to her father, the Queen did not break down or show any strong emotion. She apologized to those around her for spoiling the rest of their visit to Kenya. The discretion and self-containment shown in those few hours of silent grief have set the tone for the whole of her reign.’
— Sep 14, 2022 12:42AM
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Charlie Fenton
is 58% done
‘For the first time Buckingham Palace was opened to the paying public, with the proceeds helping to fund the restoration of Windsor Castle after the fire, which the Queen had had to finance herself. The new Royal Collection Department was formed to administer these arrangements and to invest the proceeds (£38 million per year) into the maintenance of the Collection. No subsidy of any kind is required for this’
— Sep 16, 2022 09:47AM
Charlie Fenton
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‘This was a tense moment for her. A huge crowd was still gathered at the gates. But the dominant mood was of relief that the Queen had returned home. It was not an occasion for loud cheers but the mood of the moment was caught by a lady who handed the Queen a flower. When the Queen promised to put the flower with the others left in honour of Diana, the lady replied: ‘Ma’am, this is for you.’’
— Sep 16, 2022 09:27AM
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‘One of the first experiences of the new baby was to be introduced to her grandfather, George V. This proved a great success; the old King had been stern and sometimes harsh to his own children, but to the new arrival he soon unbent. She came to call him ‘Grandpa England’, and to the amazement of his courtiers he played games with her on the nursery floor and waved to her from the balcony of Buckingham Palace
— Sep 12, 2022 06:03AM
