Tagged: queen elizabeth II

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History

Queen Elizabeth II: RIP

If you’ve been following events in the UK over the past week or so, you’ll understand that, even to the casually interested, the death of Queen Elizabeth II is a big deal. Clearly, for...

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Misc

A History Moment: The Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee

This past Monday, February 6th, Queen Elizabeth II of England, my former monarch, celebrated 65 years on the throne. It’s a bittersweet celebration for the Queen since this also marks the 65th anniversary of...

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Misc

Jubilee

This weekend there will be celebrations in the UK for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Commonwealth-wide Jubilee festivities actually began on February 6–the anniversary of Elizabeth’s father’s death–and culminate in the various events...