OUR NEW QUEEN 1952

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This year, on 6 February 2022 will mark 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II, came to the throne upon the death of her father King George VI in 1952. A new Monarch comes to the throne at the moment of death of the previous Monarch, hence the phrase, 'The King is dead, long live The King! (or Queen)' It is custom within the state.

On the 8 February, once Her Majesty had returned from Kenya, Queen Elizabeth II, took an oath known as the Accession Declaration. Being declared as queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. For this which she pledged to maintain the established Protestant succession.

However, the coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London; held more than one year late. This was is due to the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies before holding such occasions.


Her Majesty has gone on to reign longer than any other British Monarch in history, and to become a much beloved figure around the world. Her Majesty Queen II, has given no indication of giving up throne or slowing down quite just yet. This despite her marvelous age that she is, the death of her beloved Prince Phillip in 2021. Although many of the senior members of her family are taking on some more of her Majesty engagements at home and overseas, in recent times.

Her Majesty will no doubt celebrate privately on the 6th February, for it will also be a personal time of reflection of her fathers passing and a time to remember her Mother 'Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother', Sister 'Princess Margaret, Husband and Consort Prince Philip 'Duke of Edinburgh.

However, throughout the year of 2022 there will numerous public and private events and celebrations. All coming together in a four day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. The bank holiday will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate the historic milestone.

But for this day now we take time to remember, Our Queen and the other members of the Royal family Household, in our thoughts and prayers.

"God Save the Queen"


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