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3 days ago · See list. Admiral of the Fleet Albert Victor Nicholas Louis Francis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma [1] [2] [n 1] (25 June 1900 – 27 August 1979) was a British statesman, naval officer, colonial administrator and close relative of the British royal family. He was born in the United Kingdom to the prominent Battenberg family.
- 1913–1965
1 day ago · Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021), was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. As such, he was the consort of the British monarch from his wife's accession on 6 February 1952 until his death in 2021, making him the longest-serving royal consort in history.
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4 days ago · Andorra is located between Spain and France, and despite having good relations with both European countries, Queen Elizabeth never visited Andorra. As monarch, she visited a few cities throughout Spain in 1988, and she traveled to France on multiple occasions, as recently as 2014. The queen was also always a gracious host to Andorra ambassadors.
5 days ago · After the failed invasion attempt by the Spanish Armada in 1588, Queen Elizabeth I ordered the construction of a fortified garrison on the main island, St Mary's, as a safeguard against any future Spanish attacks. Today, the eight-pointed star-shaped castle continues to dominate the harbour of Hugh Town, St Mary's.
4 days ago · Baroness Floella Benjamin has shared a glimpse inside the late Queen Elizabeth II's final days before her death in September 2022.. After scooping the Bafta Fellowship prize at the BAFTA TV Awards ...
1 day ago · The island was split from the British colony of Nova Scotia in 1769, and renamed in 1798 after Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767–1820), the fourth son of King George III and, in 1819, father of the future Queen Victoria. Thus, Prince Edward has been called "Father of the Canadian Crown". [12]
3 days ago · Today, The Duke returned to commemorate his 55th anniversary as RNLI's President. The Duke of Kent visits the RNLI in Fraserburgh in 1970. Earlier today, the RNLI proudly announced that The King is to become the new Patron of the lifesaving charity. His Majesty succeeds Queen Elizabeth II and continues the tradition of patronage for the charity ...
