The 1990s would prove to be the decade in which the Monarchy endured some of the worst crises of modern times. In 1992, the Royal Family’s private lives became a media sensation as three of Her Majesty’s children suffered the pain of marital breakdown.
After Her beloved Windsor Castle was ravaged by fire, the Queen proclaimed 1992 an ‘Annus Horribilis’.
Then, just 5 years later the World was shocked by the death of Diana, Princess of Wales which saw an unprecedented public outpouring of grief.
The new millennium has witnessed powerful events and poignant moments for Queen and country. The whole nation celebrated the 100th birthday of the Queen Mother in 2000 but the devastating events of 9/11 ushered in a dark new era, and London itself would be traumatised by terrorism.
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A sumptuous look at how the royal family enjoy the festive period at their Sandringham estate, from historical traditions to somewhat surprising gifts and culinary extravaganzas.
Charting significant moments in the lives of Elizabeth II and her first born child, Prince Charles who was just 3 years old when his mother became Queen of England.
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