Elizabeth II: Britain’s longest reigning monarch
HM The Queen's sense of duty has made her one of the world's most respected heads of state. She has been on the throne since 1952
Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Windsor on 21...
BRITAIN readers’ Diamond Jubilee messages
We are delighted to present Her Majesty the Queen with your messages of congratulations on the eve of her Diamond Jubilee.
In March 2012 BRITAIN, the official magazine of Visit Britain, invited readers to send...
Diamond Jubilee: four days in photos
Following months of excitement, preparation and anticipation, the festivities began to celebrate the magnificent 60 year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during what can only be described as a momentous Diamond Jubilee...
Elizabeth: Special Diamond Jubilee Souvenir
A limited edition to celebrate 60 fascinating years – reserve your copy now as stock is limited!
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Published by BRITAIN – the official magazine of VisitBritain – to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s...
Elizabeth II: The Diamond Queen
Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee this year. We look at a wonderful new exhibition of images from the Royal Collection, revealing a life lived in the public spotlight over 60 glorious years
"Today, as...
Queen’s portrait projected onto Palace
Buckingham Palace was illuminated yesterday evening with a giant image of The Queen, formed of thousands of self portraits by children from around Britain.
The stunning display was comprised of over 200,000 images to form...
Start your royal collection
Whether it is a royal wedding or a Silver or Diamond Jubilee, great British manufacturers rally round to create magnificent memorabilia to commemorate a royal celebration.The first examples of these quirky collectables date back...
The Queen’s return to York Minster
The Queen is to make a glorious return to York Minster, as the city hosts Her Majesty's annual Maundy mass in her Diamond Jubilee year.
Queen Elizabeth II's first Maundy mass at York Minster was...
Will Big Ben become Elizabeth Tower?
MPs in Britain are proposing that Big Ben, which stands proudly on the River Thames, be renamed Elizabeth Tower to commemorate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Big Ben was completed on 10th April 1858 and has...
The Queen’s visit to Manchester
The sun was shining down on the crowds as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Manchester on Friday 23rd March 2012.
Flags peppered the horizon, as hundreds descended to see Her...