55. Norman Hartnell designed the queen’s wedding and coronation gowns, as well as her dress for her first visit to the U.S. as monarch. Queen Elizabeth II is now the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Here are five things you might not know about her. 56. Queen Elizabeth II...
AS QUEEN On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II officially became Britain’s ruling monarch after the death of her father, King George VI, on February 26, 1952. The coronation was held in Westminster Abbey and was the first to be broadcast on television. At the beginning of Queen Elizabeth ...
Discover our top ten Queen Victoria facts here at National Geographic Kids. Learn about where the British Queen was born, when she reigned, her hidden talents and more!
After reigning for more than 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. The Queen was the longest-reigning monarch in British history having recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in the summer of 2022. King Charles III became the British monarch ...
What to expect from the coronation Who foots the bill? Unlike royal weddings, the coronation is a state occasion, which means the government pays. The ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II cost a total of £1.57m - the equivalent of £46m today. ...
Queen Elizabeth I - Tudor Queen Elizabeth Tudor is considered by many to be the greatest monarch in English history.
For over two hundred years Wedgwood has been present in the world's most elegant homes. Over the centuries, numerous stately households have had an affinity with Wedgwood. From the holiday palace of Empress Catherine The Great, to the banqueting tables at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 195...
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have four children. Here's everything to know about Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward with the queen's passing.
Queen Elizabeth I of Britain Another Queen that you’ve probably heard of that was the daughter of Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII. Read on for some fascinating information about her. King Henry VII married Jane Seymour and she had a son. This was cool as Elizabeth now had a brother, Pr...
1952: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II happened that year, marking the start of Britain’s longest reigning monarch. 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent efforts to combat racial inequality that year. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was also signed ...