Today, The Queen was in London to visit the HMS Sutherland at West India docks and mark the warship’s 20th anniversary. Her Majesty is accustomed to naval vessels, as her…
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The Queen visits HMS Sutherland for ship’s 20th anniversary
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Spanish Armada ring given by Elizabeth I up for auction
A ring that is believed to have been gifted by Elizabeth I to one of her senior naval officers following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, is to go on…
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History postsMilitary historyThe Tudors
The Spanish Armada defeated by Elizabeth I’s Navy OTD in 1588
Perhaps one of the most famous naval victories in English history, and certainly a famous moment of Elizabeth I’s reign, was the defeat of the Spanish Armada, which took place today…
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Film, TV & and booksThe Queen and Prince PhilipTV and film
Philip refused to kneel before Queen at coronation & was unhappy leaving the Navy?
Netflix’s upcoming royal drama ‘The Crown’ is claiming that Prince Philip was unhappy having to leave the Navy when Princess Elizabeth became Queen, and did not want to kneel before…