2 June 2013 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
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Did You Know?
Prince Harry’s title is His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales. His full name is Henry Charles Albert David. Of course, he is commonly known as Prince Harry.
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The original copies of Canterbury Tales were printed in 1477 by William Caxton, who originally introduced the printing press in England. One of these first copies is still in private hands and when it was sold in an auction on July 8, 1998, for £4,621,500, it became the most expensive book ever sold.
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The tradition of decorating Jack O’ Lanterns comes from the British Isles. The Irish and Scottish Gaels first carved large turnips during the festival of Samhain. Immigrants brought the tradition to the US where pumpkins were more readily available. Happy Halloween!
Did You Know…
In 1954, The Queen became the first monarch to circumnavigate the globe while on a six-month tour.
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Did You Know…
The Queen learned to drive in 1945 when she joined the Army.
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