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Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on September 19, the British royal family has released the last portrait of her taken before her death on September 8. Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral, a new photo has been released. It was held this year to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, as she became the first British monarch to reach that milestone. Tomorrow, millions will gather to honor her remarkable life.” Related Story Prince William and Kate Middleton are considering bringing one of their children to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral for a calculated reason See the official photo HERE. In the photo, we see the late Queen smiling from ear to ear during her Platinum Jubilee. Her white hair shone as she wore a much-loved teal ensemble, with a pearl necklace that Kate Middleton has since worn, matching teal and diamond clip earrings and pins. These pins were incredibly important to her because they were given to her on her 18th birthday by her beloved “pope” George VI in April 1944, according to the Daily Mail. It’s wonderful that her latest portrait honors both her long reign and one of the most important people in her life. Queen Elizabeth II has been a global icon for 70 years. Since ascending to the throne at the age of 25, the long-time sovereign has approached her historic role with calm confidence. But behind the veneer of monarchy, Queen Elizabeth was the head of a family and a household through good times and bad. Robert Hardman’s new biography, Queen of Our Times, takes longtime royal fans behind the veil with unprecedented access to royal archives, friends, staff and more, as the legendary leader and the House of Windsor celebrate the reign her landmark. This will surely be known as the definitive book on Queen Elizabeth II. Pre-order ahead of launch in early 2023.
Queen of Our Times by Robert Hardman
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