The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay. Queen Victoria noted her reading in her Journal. On 7 March 1858 she ‘began reading "Jane Eyre" to my dear Albert, having finished Northanger Abbey, one of Miss Austin's admirable novels’. bit.ly/3QbDC3S
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This painting of Elizabeth I hangs in the Queen’s Drawing Room at #WindsorCastle. Elizabeth I was born at Greenwich Palace #OTD in 1533.
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Emeralds? Pearls? How would you choose to style this tiara? It can be adapted to be worn in a variety of ways. The Vladimir tiara can be seen – displayed with pendant emeralds – in our special display at #BuckinghamPalace until 2 October. bit.ly/3jtciA0
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With a new school year starting, teachers can inspire their pupils with a visit to the #RoyalMews and The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Discover more about what’s on offer to excite your pupils with our programme. #backtoschool
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#BackToSchool Prince Arthur, Queen Victoria’s 7th child, studied French from the age of 4. This is his well-used textbook, with marks showing the progress of his learning. Prince Arthur has coloured in the book’s engraved illustrations using paint.
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Our #PlatinumJubilee display of outfits at #HolyroodPalace closes on 25 September. Included in the display is this pink dress worn by The Queen at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral in 1977 for the Silver Jubilee. bit.ly/3CGmPmo
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The Robe of Estate worn by The Queen for her Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 is on display at #WindsorCastle. It is made of deep purple silk velvet and embroidered in gold thread with a crowned ‘EIIR’ monogram. bit.ly/3nFOfA2
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Great to hear you all had a wonderful time at Frogmore �
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What a lovely day at Frogmore yesterday celebrating 95 years of @TheQNI. So many Queen's Nurses gathered together again - amazing!
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Did you know that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert loved dogs? Meet snoozing Deckel the dachshund, Islay the Cairn Terrier and Eos the greyhound, all drawn by their adoring owners. #nationaldogday bit.ly/3A5V7ws
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� Kept at the Round Tower at Windsor Castle, the photograph collection is home to 450,000+ images - including many that feature The Royal Family and their dogs over the years.
This #InternationalDogDay explore some of the collection’s highlights online:
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This tiara was a wedding gift to Queen Mary in 1893. She, in turn, presented it to her granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth, on her wedding in 1947.
The tiara is on display in Buckingham Palace until 2 October.
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The New Zealand Silver-Fern Brooch, presented by the Women of Auckland to The Queen on Christmas Day, 1953 is one of several on display at #WindsorCastle until 26 September. bit.ly/385UybL
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If you can't choose a favourite, worry not - you can see both beautiful pieces at Buckingham Palace until 2 October.
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This is the Diamond Diadem. It was created for George IV's coronation in 1821. It was inherited in 1837 by Queen Victoria, before passing to Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and then to The Queen, who wore it on the day of her Coronation.
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This is the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. It was a wedding gift to Queen Mary in 1893. She, in turn, presented it to her granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth, on her wedding in 1947.
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This week, pupils across Scotland head back to school. Did you know we welcome hundreds of school groups to the Palace of Holyroodhouse every year? Explore our schools programme or sign up to our newsletter to find out more: bit.ly/3pv9TrJ
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The Queen is one of the most photographed people in the world.
Her Majesty’s portrait has been taken by many renowned photographers and this #WorldPhotographyDay we are looking back at some of the most iconic images.
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Looks like a fun day out!
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Share your favourite photograph of the outside of #BuckinghamPalace, #WindsorCastle or #HolyroodPalace with us this #WorldPhotographyDay. Remember to tag too!
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If you haven’t visited Frogmore House and Gardens yet, don’t forget that the special charity open days on 31 August and 1 September still have tickets available. bit.ly/3HpiHay
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#HappyBirthday to The Princess Royal, born #otd in 1950. This photograph was taken when the young princess was three years old and sent to her parents, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, who were undertaking a tour of The Commonwealth. bit.ly/3djLiDh
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Was Mozart left-handed, or ambidextrous? He was certainly a musical genius – here’s part of a score for an oratorio, written when he was only 11. #lefthandersday bit.ly/3vPs3YI
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George IV was born #OTD at St James’s Palace in 1762. He was an avid collector of Dutch and Flemish art, including this painting by Gerrit Dou currently on display in #Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace at The Queen’s Gallery, Edinburgh.
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To mark #AfternoonTeaWeek we're sharing the recipes of some of our favourite cakes to make at home. Carrot cake? Tea bread? Scones? What would you choose? bit.ly/3peM879
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Happy #WorldElephantDay! Here are some magnificent Mughal elephants at the wedding of Prince Dara-Shukoh, son of the Mughal Emperor Shah-Jahan. They are illustrated in the Padshahnamah, a history of Shah-Jahan's reign made in 1640-50.
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This August marks 200 years since George IV visited Scotland. Explore this fascinating anniversary at #HolyroodPalace with lectures, sketching workshops, daily short talks, and fun family crafts from 15–21 August. bit.ly/3Q6brUx
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On #NationalBookLoversDay, we’re sharing this photograph of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured with their two eldest children, laying the foundation stone for the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth.
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These hand-coloured photos show the cosy library at Frogmore House, the residence of the Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria’s mother, complete with a very comfortable-looking chair for reading and a desk filled with family pictures. #NationalBookLoversDay
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Today is #WorldCatDay so we're sharing this Fabergé kitten, carved from agate and with rose diamond eyes. It was modelled from one of the royal family's cats at Sandringham in 1907.
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Today we are celebrating #InternationalBeerDay with this work by Jan Steen. See this riotous tavern scene alongside other masterpieces in our exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Edinburgh.bit.ly/3t5FuRB
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If you can’t visit #BuckinghamPalace in person this year, join the Royal Collection Trust Instagram account at 14:00 BST today as one of our experienced Wardens answers all your burning questions about the State Rooms.
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200 years ago this month George IV visited Scotland for the first time. Join our curators on 16 August for an online event exploring the King’s spectacular visit to Edinburgh. bit.ly/3oImzLh
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George I became king #OTD in 1714. A new Imperial State crown was made for his coronation and survives without its stones, which would have been hired for the occasion and then returned to the crown jeweller.
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“Your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned.
“You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations.�
ðŸ?´ó ?§ó ?¢ó ?¥ó ?®ó ?§ó ?¿ ðŸ?† The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to the :
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#InternationalTigerDay. In East Asia, a tiger prowling among stalks of bamboo symbolises power and resilience. His open mouth here suggests the beginning of a mighty roar – said in Japanese mythology to create the wind.
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