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Gibraltar recognised as a British city, 180 years late
Gibraltar finally joined the official list of British cities, in which its status had been overlooked due to an administrative error.
Mon Aug 29 2022
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Sheeran takes top billing for end of queen's jubilee celebrations
Sheeran will headline the finale of four days of public celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year reign.
Wed Apr 27 2022
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Four days of events planned to mark Queen's 70 years on throne
The longest-reigning monarch in British history will add another milestone when she marks her Platinum Jubilee in February 2022.
Thu Nov 12 2020
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Why does Hollywood keep churning out racist fantasies like 'Victoria & Abdul'?
Writer and radio journalist Qureshi opines that for a film about the legacy of a global empire, it is intentionally and unforgivably narrow.
Mon Oct 09 2017
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Elizabeth II marks record reign with little fanfare
The bells of Westminster Abbey rang out in London as Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute in parliament to Queen Elizabeth II's 63-year reign.
Thu Sep 10 2015
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How Britain came to revere Elizabeth II, its soon-to-be longest-reigning monarch
Queen Elizabeth II is one of the rare human beings who have been on the world stage for as long as most of us can remember.
Wed Sep 09 2015