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Tag Archives: queens
Monarchies
On Feb. 6th in 1952, King George VI of Great Britain passed away. If you saw the 2010 movie The King’s Speech, you’ve learned something about him. His daughter was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd, and she’s been … Continue reading
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Edward VIII & other rulers
On December 11, 1936, Edward VIII voluntarily abdicated the English throne. And he gave it up for love! In honor of this anniversary I will admit that I enjoy historical fiction & nonfiction about royal families and historical rulers of … Continue reading
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