In the Words of the Queen Come Again
About Her Majesty The Queen
The Queen has ruled for longer than whatsoever other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Her boggling reign has seen her travel more widely than any other monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits. Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, she has been an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
Her Majesty continues to acquit out a full programme of engagements, from visits to charities and schools, to hosting visiting Heads of State, to leading the nation in Remembrance and celebratory events - all supported by other members of the Royal Family.
The Queen sees public and voluntary service as 1 of the most important elements of her work. The Queen has links - every bit Imperial Patron or President - with over 600 charities, military machine associations, professional bodies and public service organisations. These vary from well-established international charities to smaller bodies working in a specialist expanse or on a local ground only.
Her patronages and charities cover a wide range of issues, from opportunities for young people, to the preservation of wild fauna and the surround. Having Her Majesty as Royal patron or president provides vital publicity for the piece of work of these organisations, and allows their enormous achievements and contributions to society to exist recognised.
I think I speak for my generation when I say that the example and continuity provided by The Queen is not just very rare amongst leaders but a great source of pride and reassurance.
The Duke of Cambridge
Her Majesty supports and encourages accomplishment in all walks of life through the almanac program of Investitures (at which she presents members of the general public with their honours), Garden Parties, receptions and other awards given in her proper noun, which allow her to say 'thank you' to all those who take contributed to the life of the nation and the Commonwealth.
The Queen carries out all of her duties confronting the properties of a full personal life which has seen her raise four children and welcome grandchildren, and now cracking-grandchildren to the Royal Family. The Duke of Edinburgh was – in her ain words – her 'strength and stay' during her reign, whilst other members of the Royal Family continue to offering vital support through their work in the UK and overseas.
In this section we look at Her Majesty's extraordinary life and reign: from a young daughter who did not expect to exist Queen, to an iconic and celebrated figure who has ruled for almost 70 years.
Early life and education
When she was born in Mayfair in 1926, Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen) and her family unit did not wait that she would one twenty-four hours go Monarch. Her Royal Highness was expected to live a relatively normal, if privileged, life with her close-knit and loving family unit. But everything changed in Dec 1936 when her uncle – King Edward VIII - abdicated, leaving her male parent as King, and her as next in line to the throne.
The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the showtime child of The Duke and Duchess of York - who later on became King George VI - and Queen Elizabeth. She was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary at Buckingham Palace on 29 May that yr.
At the fourth dimension she stood 3rd in the line of succession to the throne later on Edward, Prince of Wales (later Male monarch Edward Viii), and her father, The Duke of York.
The Princess was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the individual chapel at Buckingham Palace. She was named after her mother, while her two centre names are those of her paternal great-grandmother, Queen Alexandra, and paternal grandmother, Queen Mary.
Family life
The Princess's early years were spent at 145 Piccadilly, the London house taken past her parents presently after her nascency, and at White Lodge in Richmond Park.
She too spent fourth dimension at the state homes of her paternal grandparents, Rex George 5 and Queen Mary, and her mother's parents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore.
In 1930, Princess Elizabeth gained a sister, with the nativity of Princess Margaret Rose. The family of four was very close.
When she was six years old, her parents took over Imperial Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their own country dwelling. In the grounds of Royal Order Princess Elizabeth had her own minor business firm, Y Bwthyn Bach (the Piddling Cottage), which was given to her by the people of Wales in 1932.
Princess Elizabeth was at present outset in line to the throne, and a figure of even more intense public interest
The Abdication of King Edward Eight
Princess Elizabeth's quiet family unit life came to an finish in 1936, when her grandfather, King George Five, died. His eldest son came to the throne as King Edward VIII, merely, before the end of the year, King Edward VIII had decided to give up the throne in order to marry the woman he loved, Mrs Wallis Simpson.
Upon his abdication, Princess Elizabeth'south father acceded to the throne as Rex George Vi, and in 1937 the two Princesses attended their parents' Coronation in Westminster Abbey.
Princess Elizabeth was now kickoff in line to the throne, and a effigy of even more than intense public interest.
The war years
In 1940, at the height of the Blitz, the immature Princesses were moved for their safety to Windsor Castle, where they spent most of the state of war years.
It was a time of austerity and feet for the whole country, including the Imperial Family. Only at Christmas time in that location was a catamenia of light relief when the young Princesses put on pantomimes with the children of members of staff for the enjoyment of her family unit and employees of the Regal Household.
Education
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were educated at home similar many girls from wealthy families at that time.
After her father succeeded to the throne in 1936 and Princess Elizabeth became heir presumptive (showtime in line to the throne), she started to study ramble history and law as preparation for her hereafter role.
She received tuition from her father, as well every bit sessions with Henry Marten, the Vice-Provost of Eton. She was also instructed in religion by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Princess Elizabeth also learned French from a number of French and Belgian governesses. It is a skill which has stood The Queen in adept stead, as she often has crusade to use information technology when speaking to ambassadors and heads of land from French-speaking countries, and when visiting French-speaking areas of Canada.
Princess Elizabeth besides studied fine art and music, learned to ride, and became a stiff swimmer. She won the Children'south Challenge Shield at London'southward Bath Lodge when she was xiii.
Princess Elizabeth enrolled as a Daughter Guide when she was eleven, and later on became a Bounding main Ranger.
Marriage and family
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh'southward indelible marriage saw them support each other through many years of Royal duties, and produced 4 children, 8 grandchildren and eleven bang-up-grandchildren. Though the early on years of their marriage saw them living a relatively normal life as a naval officer and wife, The Queen's Accession changed everything as Her Majesty took on her new role, and The Duke of Edinburgh a new condition in support of her work.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip first met when they attended the wedding of Prince Philip's cousin, Princess Marina of Greece to The Duke of Kent, who was an uncle of Princess Elizabeth, in 1934. Their engagement was announced on 9 July 1947 and the couple were married in Westminster Abbey on 20 Nov 1947. The result was fairly elementary, equally Uk was nonetheless recovering from the state of war, and Princess Elizabeth had to collect article of clothing coupons for her dress, like any other young bride. They spent their honeymoon at Broadlands, Hampshire, the habitation of Lord Mountbatten, and at Birkhall, Balmoral.
In a letter from Princess Elizabeth's father, King George VI post-obit the wedding, he wrote about his sadness at giving her away, and his joy at her axiomatic happiness with Prince Philip:
'I was so proud of you lot & thrilled at having you so close to me on our long walk in Westminster Abbey, simply when I handed your hand to the Archbishop I felt that I had lost something very precious.
Yous were so calm & composed during the Service and said your words with such conviction, that I knew everything was all right ...
I have watched you abound up all these years with pride nether the skillful direction of Mummy, who, as you know is the nearly marvellous person in the World in my eyes, & I can, I know, ever count on you, & at present Philip, to assistance united states of america in our work. Your leaving united states has left a groovy bare in our lives but do remember that your sometime home is still yours & do come up back to it as much & as frequently as possible. I can encounter that you are sublimely happy with Philip which is right but don't forget usa is the wish of
Your always loving & devoted
Papa'
Family life
Prince Charles, at present The Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the throne, was born in 1948, and his sister, Princess Anne, at present The Princess Royal, ii years after.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived in Malta betwixt 1949 and 1951, where Prince Philip was an officer in the Mediterranean Fleet.
Afterwards Princess Elizabeth became Queen, their 3rd child, Prince Andrew, arrived in 1960 and the fourth, Prince Edward, in 1964. Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were the kickoff children to be born to a reigning monarch since Queen Victoria had her family.
The Queen and The Knuckles of Edinburgh's grandchildren are Peter and Zara Phillips (b. 1977 and 1981); Prince William of Wales and Prince Henry of Wales (b. 1982 and 1984); Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York (b. 1988 and 1990); and The Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn (b.2003 and 2007).
Their great grandchildren are Savannah Phillips (b. 2010 and Isla Phillips (b. 2012), children of Peter and Fall Phillips; Prince George (b. 2013), Princess Charlotte (b. 2015), and Prince Louis (b. 2018) children of The Knuckles and Duchess of Cambridge; Mia Tindall (b.2014), Lena Tindall (b. 2018) and Lucas Tindall (b. 2021), children of Zara and Mike Tindall; Archie Mountbatten-Windsor (b. 2019) and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor (b. 2021), children of The Knuckles and Duchess of Sussex; and August Brooksbank (b. 2021), son of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
In 2015, The Knuckles of Cambridge wrote fondly of his grandmother in the preface to 'Elizabeth II: The Steadfast', a biography of The Queen by Lord Hurd:
In 2007 The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh became the beginning couple in the Royal Family to celebrate their Diamond Wedding ceremony (lx years).
During a speech at the tiffin to marker their Gilded Nuptials at London's Guildhall in 1997 Her Majesty said of His Majestic Highness:
'He is someone who doesn't take hands to compliments. He has, quite simply, been my force and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family unit, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or nosotros shall always know.'
Family life has remained an essential support to The Queen. The family ordinarily spends Christmas together at Sandringham in Norfolk, attending church on Christmas Solar day.
In 2002, her Gilded Jubilee year, Her Majesty spoke of her family'due south support, especially following the contempo deaths of her mother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and her sister Princess Margaret:
'I have this opportunity to mention the strength I draw from my ain family unit. The Duke of Edinburgh has made an invaluable contribution to my life over these past 50 years, as he has to so many charities and organisations with which he has been involved.
Nosotros both have a special identify in our hearts for our children. I want to express my admiration for The Prince of Wales and for all he has achieved for this country. Our children, and all my family unit, accept given me such honey and unstinting aid over the years, and especially in contempo months.'
The Knuckles of Edinburgh every bit Espoused
The Knuckles of Edinburgh was a devoted companion or 'Consort' to The Queen in her official duties since she acceded the throne in 1952. In September of that twelvemonth, shortly subsequently her Accretion to the throne, Her Majesty granted him precedence side by side to herself; and on 22 February 1957 she created him a Prince of the United Kingdom so that his title was from then on His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
In 1953 The Knuckles of Edinburgh became the commencement peer to 'do homage' or pay his respects to The Queen at her Coronation, immediately after the Archbishops and Bishops.
From 1967 he sat on a consort'south throne placed next to that of The Queen at the State Opening of Parliament.
In 2009 The Duke of Edinburgh became the longest serving British espoused, a distinction previously held past Queen Charlotte, George III'due south consort.
Accession and Coronation
On six February 1952, King George VI died post-obit a prolonged illness. Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II and taking on all of the responsibilities which came with her new title. Afterwards in the twelvemonth, the appointment was set for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey and preparations began for the spectacular ceremony.
In 1952, Male monarch George Six's health was poor, and affliction forced him to abandon a proposed Republic tour. Princess Elizabeth, accompanied past Prince Philip, took his place. On Wed six February 1952, she received the news of her father'south death and her own Accretion to the throne while staying in a remote part of Republic of kenya. In an instant, she had ceased to be Princess Elizabeth and became Queen Elizabeth II.
Post-obit the news, the tour was abandoned, and the young Princess flew back to Great britain equally Queen. She was greeted by Prime Government minister Winston Churchill and other officials at the drome before returning to Clarence Firm, where the Royal Standard was flown for the starting time fourth dimension in her reign.
Lord Wakehurst, the terminal British Governor of New South Wales, made three films nearly The Queen'due south Accretion and Coronation entitled 'Long to reign over us':
The Coronation
The Coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on ii June 1953. It was a solemn ceremony conducted past Dr Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Imperial Country Crown, worn by The Queen at the Coronation:
Representatives of the peers, the Commons and all the great public interests in Uk, the Prime Ministers and leading citizens of the other Democracy countries, and representatives of strange states were present.
Crowds of people viewed the procession all along the road, despite heavy rain. The ceremony was besides circulate on radio around the earth and, at The Queen'southward request, on tv set for the starting time time.
Television brought home to hundreds of thousands of people effectually the Commonwealth the splendour and significance of the Coronation in a way never before possible.
Television receiver brought home to hundreds of thousands of people around the Commonwealth the splendour and significance of the Coronation in a style never before possible.
The Coronation was followed by drives through every part of London, a review of the armada at Spithead, and visits to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Jubilees and other milestones
The Queen'south reign has been punctuated by an unprecedented series of milestones. Her Majesty's jubilees and birthdays have provided cause for celebration and reflection throughout the remarkable years since her Accretion. Such events aid reinforce the Sovereign's role every bit a focus for national identity and unity as people across the Democracy come together to mark an important occasion for their Caput of Land.
The Silver Jubilee
In 1977 The Queen's Silver Jubilee was marked with celebrations throughout the United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland and Commonwealth.
The actual anniversary of The Queen's Accretion on half-dozen Feb 1952 was commemorated in church services throughout that month. The Queen spent the anniversary weekend at Windsor with her family and the total jubilee celebrations began in the summer of 1977.
On four May, at the Palace of Westminster, both Houses of Parliament presented loyal addresses to The Queen, who in her respond stressed that the keynote of the jubilee was to exist the unity of the nation.
During the summertime months The Queen embarked on a big scale bout, having decided that she wished to mark her jubilee by coming together as many of her people as possible. No other Sovereign had visited so much of United kingdom in the course of only three months - the six jubilee tours in the UK and Northern Ireland covered 36 counties. The home tours began in Glasgow on 17 May, with greater crowds than the city had e'er seen before. The tours continued throughout England and Wales - in Lancashire over a million people turned out on one day - earlier culminating in a visit to Northern Ireland.
Official overseas visits were also made to Western Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Republic of the fiji islands, Tasmania, Papua New Guinea, Canada and the West Indies. During the twelvemonth it was estimated that The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled 56,000 miles.
The climax of the national celebrations came in early June. On the evening of Mon half-dozen June, The Queen lit a blaze beacon at Windsor which started a chain of beacons across the country. On Tuesday seven June, vast crowds saw The Queen drive in the Gold State Double-decker to St Paul'southward Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving attended by heads of state from around the globe and former prime number ministers of the UK.
Afterwards The Queen and members of the Royal Family attended a tiffin at the Guildhall, in which The Queen fabricated a speech. She declared, 'My Lord Mayor, when I was 20-one I pledged my life to the service of our people and I asked for God's assist to make good that vow. Although that vow was made in my salad days, when I was dark-green in judgement, I practice not regret nor retract ane word of it.'
An estimated 500 one thousand thousand people watched on television as the procession returned down the Mall. Back at Buckingham Palace, The Queen fabricated several balcony appearances. Street parties and hamlet parties started up all over the state: in London lone 4,000 were reported to have been held.
The final event of the central calendar week of celebrations was a river progress down the Thames from Greenwich to Lambeth on Thursday 9 June, emulating the formalism barge trips of Elizabeth I. After The Queen had opened the Silverish Jubilee Walkway and the new South Banking concern Jubilee Gardens, the journeying ended with a firework display, and a procession of lighted carriages took The Queen dorsum to Buckingham Palace for more balcony appearances to a cheering crowd.
The Queen'due south Argent Jubilee Appeal was set upwards in 1977, and gave the nation an opportunity to evidence its amore for Her Majesty and its gratitude for her dedicated service over 25 years. The Queen chose that the Entreatment should focus on raising funds to support young people and, in particular, on encouraging and helping young people to serve others in the community. The Queen's Silver Jubilee Trust (at present operating but equally The Queen's Trust) has made grants of over £80m, funding projects that aid immature people aid others. Its accent is in education and personal development, in and out of school, in low-income communities across the UK. For more than information, please visit www.thequeenstrust.org.uk
The Golden Jubilee
A packed programme of events took place in 2002 to celebrate fifty years of The Queen's reign. Six key Jubilee themes shaped events: Commemoration, Community, Service, Past and future, Giving thanks and Republic.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh undertook extensive tours of the Commonwealth and the Britain, leading to an extraordinarily decorated year for the royal couple.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness visited Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia and Canada equally well every bit every region of the UK, from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Isle of Skye.
The royal couple attended a dinner hosted past the Prime Minister at No 10 Downing Street and a session of the Joint Houses of Houses Parliament in Westminster Hall at which Her Majesty addressed both Houses. They also gave a dinner for representatives of the Armed services at Windsor Castle and visited the Military machine in Portsmouth.
Gratitude, respect and pride, these words sum upward how I feel about the people of this country and the Commonwealth - and what this Gold Jubilee means to me.
The Queen
The central focus for the year was the Jubilee weekend in June 2002 which began with a classical music concert in the gardens at Buckingham Palace. There was a Jubilee Church building Service at St George'south Chapel in Windsor and a National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral which followed a Ceremonial Procession from Buckingham Palace. Events culminated in a popular concert at Buckingham Palace with performers including Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams, Elton John and Shirley Bassey. The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display and The Queen lighting the National Beacon, the concluding in a cord of 2,006 beacons which had been lit in a chain beyond the Republic.
During a lunch at Guildhall, London, on 4 June 2002, Her Majesty made a speech in which she thanked the nation for their support throughout her reign:
I would like to give my heartfelt cheers to each and every one of you - here in Guildhall, those of y'all waiting in the Mall and the streets of London, and all those upwards and down this country and throughout the Commonwealth, who may exist watching this on goggle box. Cheers all for your enthusiasm to mark and celebrate these by fifty years.
The Queen'southward 80th birthday
The Queen turned 80 on 21 April 2006 and celebrated her official birthday on 17 June 2006. A number of events took identify to celebrate the birthday, both effectually Her Majesty'due south actual altogether on 21 April and her official birthday on 17 June.
A unique Children's Party at the Palace was held at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the magic of books. 2,000 children were invited, and a stage performance – during which The Queen made a cameo appearance – was broadcast live on the BBC.
Trooping the Color marked Her Majesty's official birthday as information technology does every year, but to mark the special occasion, a spectacular flypast and a 'feu de joie' (burn of joy) were added to the traditional celebrations.
Services of Thanksgiving were held at St George's Chapel in Windsor and at St Paul's Cathedral, and the latter was followed by a luncheon at Mansion Business firm in London.
The Queen celebrated with others of her generation who had similarly led a life of service and dedication at a 'Service over sixty' reception hosted by Her Majesty, which celebrated guests over the historic period of sixty who have made a pregnant contribution to national life, every bit did the Help the Anile Living Legends Awards at Windsor Castle. And on 19 April, guests celebrating their 80th birthdays on the same day as her were invited to Buckingham Palace.
The Queen spent her actual birthday meeting the crowds on a walkabout in Windsor before attending a private family dinner at the newly restored Kew Palace, followed by a spectacular fireworks brandish.
Her Majesty received nearly 40,000 birthday messages from members of the public during her 80th birthday yr.
Diamond Wedding ceremony anniversary
The Queen and The Knuckles of Edinburgh celebrated their 60th wedding ceremony anniversary on 20 November 2007.
Events to mark the ceremony included a Service of Commemoration at Westminster Abbey followed past the unveiling of a new Jubilee Walkway panoramic console in Parliament Foursquare.
The couple also returned to the location of their honeymoon: Broadlands in Hampshire, home of Prince Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten, to recreate the photographs which had been taken 60 years previously.
The Diamond Jubilee
The Diamond Jubilee was marked with a spectacular cardinal weekend and a series of regional tours throughout the United kingdom and Commonwealth.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled as widely as possible across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, visiting every region during 2012 whilst other members of the Regal Family visited all of the Republic realms (countries where The Queen is Head of Land) between them. Visits included The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Tuvalu.
The central weekend began with The Queen's visit to the Epsom Derby on the Saturday. On the Sunday, 'Big Jubilee Lunches' were held across the UK: building on the already popular 'Large Lunch' initiative, people were encouraged to share dejeuner with neighbours and friends as function of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant also took place on the Sunday, with up to i,000 boats assembled on the Thames from across the Great britain, the Commonwealth and around the world. The Queen and The Knuckles of Edinburgh travelled in the Royal Barge which formed the centrepiece of the flotilla.
On the Monday, a host of famous faces came together to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace for a concert organised by Accept That singer and songwriter Gary Barlow for the BBC. Performers included Will.i.am, Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones and Kylie Minogue.
Post-obit the concert, The Queen lit the National Beacon: one of a network of 2,012 Beacons which were lit by communities and individuals throughout the United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth.
The Diamond Jubilee weekend culminated with a day of celebrations in central London, including a service at St Paul's Cathedral followed past two receptions, a lunch at Westminster Hall, a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace and finally a Balcony appearance, Flypast, and Feu de Joie.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Trust was set up to take donations from those wishing to present a gift to Her Majesty in her Diamond Jubilee year. The funds raised have gone towards initiatives such as Queen's Young Leaders, which supports young people beyond the Republic who are blazing a trail in their communities.
Longest Reigning Monarch
On 9th September 2022 The Queen became Britain'due south Longest Reigning Monarch.
The day was treated as any other day as The Queen and Prince Philip travelled by steam train from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, where she formally opened the new Scottish Borders Railway, although she did refer to the milestone in her speech saying:
Prince Philip and I are very grateful for the warmth of your welcome on this occasion. Many including you, First Minister, have also kindly noted another significance attaching to today, although it is non ane to which I have ever aspired. Inevitably, a long life tin can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception. Merely I thank you all, and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of bully kindness.
The Queen's 90th birthday
The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday on 21 April 2022 and her official birthday on eleven June 2016, the second day of three days of national celebrations.
Her Majesty's actual birthday was spent in Windsor where she meet well-wishers during a walkabout in the town centre and met others celebrating their 90th birthdays, before unveiling a plaque marking The Queen'southward Walkway. After in the evening, Her Majesty, with The Prince of Wales, lit the principal buoy which set in train a series of over 900 beacons beyond the country and worldwide to celebrate her momentous milestone.
On June x 2022 The Queen and The Knuckles of Edinburgh were joined past members of the Royal Family of a National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. Prayers at the service were led by people representing aspects of Her Majesty's life and role. Sir David Attenborough read Paddington Carry creator Michael Bail'southward personal business relationship of growing upwardly to be 90.
On June eleven 2016, The Queen's official birthday, Her Majesty was joined by members of her family at The Queen's Birthday Parade on Equus caballus Guards Parade, followed past an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with a Flypast,
June 12 2022 saw a huge street party and parade accept place on the Mall - The Patron's Lunch - a celebration of over 600 charities and organisations that The Queen was Patron of.
The Knuckles of Cambridge paid tribute to his 'Granny', speaking of Her Majesty'southward strong wellness, relentless free energy, her precipitous wit and for being at the helm of her family unit, nation and Commonwealth.
The Sapphire Jubilee
six February 2022 marked 65 years since The Queen acceded to the throne, becoming the get-go British Monarch to mark their Sapphire Jubilee.
To coincide with the occasion Buckingham Palace re-released a photograph of Her Majesty taken by David Bailey in 2014. In the photo, The Queen is wearing a suite of sapphire jewellery given to her by Rex George VI as a wedding ceremony gift in 1947.
As is usual on Accession Day, Her Majesty spent the day privately at Sandringham.
Interests
Despite her decorated program of engagements and duties equally Head of State, The Queen manages to maintain hobbies and interests abroad from her official work. An animal lover since babyhood, her greatest passions are for horses and dogs
The Queen takes a bully and highly knowledgeable involvement in horses. She annually attends the Derby at Epsom, one of the classic apartment races in Britain, and the Summer Race Meeting at Ascot, which has been a Royal occasion since 1911.
As an owner and breeder of thoroughbreds, Her Majesty frequently visits other race meetings to lookout her horses run, and besides frequently attends equestrian events.
The Queen's horses take won races at Royal Ascot on a number of occasions. There was a notable double on 18 June 1954 when Landau won the Rous Memorial Stakes and a stallion chosen Aureole won the Hardwicke Stakes, and in 1957 The Queen had four winners during Ascot calendar week.
The Queen as well enjoys walking in the countryside and spending fourth dimension with her dogs. For her eighteenth birthday, The Queen was given a Corgi named Susan from whom numerous successive dogs were bred. Some Corgis were mated with dachsunds (most notably Pipkin, who belonged to Princess Margaret) to create 'Dorgis', and Her Majesty has endemic Corgis and Dorgis always since.
A lesser known involvement is Scottish country dancing. Each year during her stay at Balmoral Castle, The Queen gives dances known equally Gillies' Balls, for neighbours, manor and Castle staff and members of the local customs.
Charities and Patronages
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16th/5th The Queen'due south Regal Lancers Regimental Association
Association for past and serving members of 16th/5th The Queen'due south Royal Lancers.
Region: UK-wide
Members of the Royal Family unit:
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
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48th Highlanders of Canada
Reserve infantry unit of the Canadian Ground forces.
Region: Canada
Members of the Royal Family:
Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Master
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603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Strength
603 Squadron is ane of the Purple Air Force (RAF) Operational Support Squadrons, responsible for providing a pool of trained personnel to assist in the protection of aircraft, assets and personnel.
Region: UK (Scotland)
Members of the Purple Family unit:
Her Majesty The Queen, Majestic Honorary Air Commodore
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Aberdeen Association of Social Service (VSA)
Aberdeen-based clemency caring for the elderly, those with disabilities and families in poverty.
Region: UK (Scotland)
Members of the Purple Family:
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
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ABF The Soldiers' Charity
Provide financial and practical support to soldiers, ex-soldiers and their families who are in need.
Region: UK-wide
Members of the Royal Family:
The Duchess of Cornwall, Vice-Patron
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron -
Adjutant Full general's Corps
Personnel corps of the British Regular army, involved in administration, policing, educational activity and law.
Region: Uk-wide
Members of the Royal Family unit:
Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief
The Duchess of Kent, Deputy Colonel In Principal
The Duchess of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel In Primary -
Adjutant Full general's Corps Regimental Association
Association for retired members of the Adjutant General's Corps.
Region: UK-broad
Members of the Royal Family:
The Duchess of Kent, Vice-Patron
The Duchess of Gloucester, Vice-Patron
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron -
Air Strength Clan of Canada
Supports the Canadian Air Force and creates awareness of Canada's rich aeronautical tradition.
Region: Canada
Members of the Imperial Family:
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
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Air Reserve of Canada
Voluntary unit of measurement of Canada'due south Air Force.
Region: Canada
Members of the Royal Family:
Her Majesty The Queen, Air Commodore-in-Principal
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Anglo-Belgian Society
Promotes the friendship betwixt Britain and Belgium.
Region: U.k.-wide
Members of the Royal Family unit:
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
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