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The Royal Yacht Britannia: How The Queen created a floating home and theatre of state
The Queen was the best-travelled monarch in British history. John Goodall looks at the story of the Royal Yacht Britannia, now permanently moored in Leith, Edinburgh. Photographs by Paul Highnam.
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A witness to history: How The Queen spanned 70 years of global events, from astronauts to actresses
How Her Majesty was so often face-to-face with the people who shaped the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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Sandringham House: The Norfolk home of The Queen
John Martin Robinson takes a tour of Sandringham House, the country house beloved and developed by generations of the royal family, including rooms not seen by the public. Photographs by Will Pryce for Country Life.
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Who wrote 'God Save The King'? The extraordinary tale of the British national anthem
What are the origins of our national anthem? John Goodall investigates the extraordinary story behind both the tune and the words, as well as their influence on other nations.
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VIDEO: Country Life's Paula Lester on what it was like working with the Queen Consort
A glimpse into the personality of His Majesty The King and HRH Camilla, The Queen Consort, from Country Life's managing and features editor.
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The Queen's final parade through the streets of London as Lying-in-State begins
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was paraded through the streets of London on Wednesday afternoon to Westminster Hall.
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'They had come, as we came, because they felt they had to do something to say ‘Thank you’... This was the real proof of a nation’s love. Which is what the Queen richly deserved'
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Country Life columnist Agromenes focuses on the outpouring of love and celebration he has witnessed for the late monarch.
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Memories of Queen Elizabeth II to bring smiles and laughter, from jokes with tourists to her delight at winning £16 on The Derby
The Queen was famous for the twinkle in her eye and wicked sense of humour, as countless people have recalled over the years. Lydia Stangroom and Toby Keel pick out some of the best anecdotes from among the many tributes paid to her.
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Carla Carlisle: The day I rescued The Queen
Carla Carlisle's friends and family back in America are convinced she's on personal terms with Her Majesty. She isn't — but there was that one time....
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Birkhall: The home of The Prince of Wales on the Balmoral estate, Aberdeenshire
Alan Titchmarsh explores the garden of Birkhall, The Prince of Wales's Scottish home on the Balmoral estate.
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Queen Elizabeth II's reign by numbers: 15 Prime Ministers, 120 countries and 175,000 telegrams to centenarians
From the miles she travelled to the honours she conferred, Jane Watkins takes a look at some of the numbers behind The Queen's extraordinary reign.
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King Charles III addresses nation for the first time: 'Her Majesty The Queen – my beloved Mother – was an inspiration and example'
King Charles III spoke to the nation for the first time, paying tribute to his late mother The Queen, and confirming Prince William as the new Prince of Wales.
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The Queen's best appearances on the Country Life frontispiece page
We look back in the Country Life archive to see some of the best frontispiece pictures featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
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70 years of style: The clothes of Queen Elizabeth II
Far from being a passive dresser, The Queen pays close attention to what she wears and what those clothes convey. She has left a lasting impression on the fashion industry, believes Justine Picardie.
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A timeline of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
After the death of Her Majesty, we look back at key moments from her 96 glorious years.
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Thank you, ma’am — we’ll miss you
We pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday 8 September, aged 96.
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The Queen's Corgis: All about Her Majesty's most loyal subjects
As we mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we take a look at her corgis, the dogs that were such a part of her life.
