The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, having been sold to the British government by the Earl of Elgin in 1816.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, in 1801.

Greece and the UK are involved in a dispute over the Elgin Marbles, with Greece seeking their return from the British Museum.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can help resolve diplomatic disputes by providing an immersive and interactive experience, making it a potential solution to the controversy surrounding the sculptures' presence in the British Museum."

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is requesting the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, comparing the division of the artefacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half, and criticizing the slow progress of negotiations.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The United Kingdom is the country with a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is known as the Elgin Marbles or the Parthenon Marbles.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in the form of compact microfilms.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits their removal from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, having been sold to the British government by the Earl of Elgin in 1816.

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Chinese Premier Urges Return of Bart's Stone Sculpture
The British and Greek governments have been embroiled in a dispute over the marble sculpture of the Parthenon (also known as the Elgin Marbles).
British Prime Minister John Sinclair abruptly canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Mitsotakis on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Sin explained yesterday that Mitsotakis had cancelled his meeting with the other side because he had failed to honour his promise to not publicly dispute the ownership of the stone carvings.
Mitsotakis, in an interview with the British media earlier, demanded that Britain return the famous stolen stone sculpture.
Prime Minister Xi: As Mona Lisa cut half
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is visiting Britain on Sunday, said in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the same day that he will discuss the issue of "the return of the British Museum to the marble carvings of the Parthenon Temple in Greece" during his meeting with Mr Sim.
He pointed out that the British Museum should return the stone carvings to Greece, describing some of the artefacts in London and others in Athens as cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
He also criticized the slow progress of negotiations to return the sculpture.
Mitsotakis was scheduled to meet with Mr Sim for 45 minutes in London at noon on Tuesday, but was told the day before that the meeting had been cancelled.
He hinted to reporters on Monday night that Mr. Xin had no guts to discuss the heritage issue with him.
British Conservative Party sources quoted by the BBC said the meeting was unlikely to continue after Mitsotakis made remarks about the stone carvings.
The source said that the British side's position is clear that the stone sculptures will always be the British Museum's collection.
The Guardian reported that Mitsotakis met with the leader of the British opposition Labour Party, Shih Chi-hsien, on Monday, which is believed to be another reason for the failure of the meeting with Xin Wei-cheng.
In 1801, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, a British diplomat, shipped the stone carvings from Greece to Britain.
British public opinion at the time disputed this.
After much debate, the British Parliament decided not to pursue the Earl of Elgin, who sold the stone sculpture to the British government in 1816 and eventually hid it in the British Museum.
(BBC / The Guardian)
Related Words: British Museum Battersea Temple Kyriakos Mitsotakis Rishi Sunak Anglo-Greek Relations Elgin Stone Sculpture
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The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, in 1801.

Greece and the UK are involved in a dispute over the Elgin Marbles, with Greece seeking their return from the British Museum.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can help resolve diplomatic disputes by providing an immersive and interactive experience, making it a potential solution to the controversy surrounding the sculptures' presence in the British Museum."

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Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Art: Augmented Reality Enhances Museum Experiences

Snapchat, a social media platform primarily known for its fun filters, is expanding its reach beyond entertainment and into the world of culture and the arts. With its augmented reality (AR) capabilities, Snapchat is transforming the way visitors experience museums and galleries around the globe.

Through the use of AR, Snapchat has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Art Basel fair in Miami, the Design Museum in London, and most recently, the Louvre in Paris. At the Louvre, the department of Egyptian antiquities has been rejuvenated with 3D reconstructions of long-lost artwork and historic monuments, accessible to visitors through QR codes or the Snapchat camera.

Snapchat’s foray into the art world raises an intriguing question: could this technology provide a solution to diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts, such as the Elgin Marbles?

Donatien Bozon, the director of Snap’s AR studio in Paris, reveals that the company has initiated discussions on the matter. Snap’s AR team, consisting of 14 experts, was established with the goal of integrating AR into art, culture, and education. Bozon emphasizes that Snapchat’s technology offers more than just entertainment value, as it has the potential to enhance museum experiences, attract new audiences, and optimize existing physical spaces.

By leveraging the capabilities of the front camera on users’ phones, Snapchat’s AR empowers cultural institutions to offer interactive and immersive encounters with history and art. This innovative approach not only adds depth to museum displays but also enables visitors to engage with artifacts in unprecedented ways.

While the Elgin Marbles controversy remains a complex diplomatic issue, AR technology presents a promising avenue for bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding. Through AR-enhanced exhibitions, audiences around the world can virtually explore and appreciate the historical significance of these artifacts — a significant step toward a more inclusive approach to preserving and celebrating our shared cultural heritage.

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What is augmented reality (AR)?

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information, such as virtual objects or data, onto the real world. It enhances the user’s perception and interaction with their environment, blending virtual elements with the physical world.

How does Snapchat’s AR work?

Snapchat’s AR technology operates through the use of the smartphone’s camera. It recognizes the user’s surroundings and can place virtual objects, effects, or filters onto the real-world view displayed on the screen. This allows users to interact with virtual content and explore creative possibilities in their everyday surroundings.

Can AR technology resolve diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts?

While AR technology cannot solve diplomatic disputes directly, it has the potential to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural artifacts. By virtually showcasing these treasures and making them accessible to a wider audience, AR technology promotes cultural exchange and encourages dialogue between countries involved in such disputes.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is requesting the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, comparing the division of the artefacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half, and criticizing the slow progress of negotiations.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The United Kingdom is the country with a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is known as the Elgin Marbles or the Parthenon Marbles.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in the form of compact microfilms.

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Content: Archaeological Survey of India begins digitisation of rich estampages repository

PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 16-07-2022 17:13 IST | Created: 16-07-2022 17:10 IST
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The Archaeological Survey of India has set the wheels in motion to digitize its rich repository of estampages housed at its epigraphy wing in Mysore, a move that will augment access of such rare materials to historians and researchers.

On Saturday, the digitization process was formally inaugurated by V Vidyavathi, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, at the Epigraphy Division office in Mysore, officials said.

''The digitized data will also be converted into compact microfilms and kept for eternity in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) as a memory of humanity of the world,'' the ASI said in a statement.

The ASI's Epigraphy Division has been a repository of estampages (paper copies of inscriptions taken manually) drawn from all corners of India since 1887, it said.

These estampages are deciphered by trained epigraphists, and transcripts of the texts are prepared, officials said. ''Around one lakh such estampages and associated material is available at the division in different Indian languages, like Tamil, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Arabic, Persian, etc,'' the statement said. Though all the inscriptions copied in this manner have been published in the Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy (ARIE) year-wise based on their year of finding, their digital copies were not available for the historians and researchers, the ASI said. ''Therefore, with a view to make this wealth of information available in a digital manner, the ASI has embarked upon the mammoth task of digitising all the estampages along with their transcripts,'' it said. ARIE data will serve as meta-data for easy search ability. The database will be put up on a public website for wider dissemination. Around 40 epigraphists and archaeologists are part of the teams for verification of estampages. Five teams of 10 each are put in place for mending and pasting the estampages before scanning. Twenty data-entry operators are working to prepare meta-data, besides numerous other staff to support the exercise, officials said. Major constraint in digitisation had been very long and irregular sizes and shapes of estampages, as they have been drawn corresponding to the inscribed epigraph, it said. The technology used has to be non-invasive and stitching is not feasible. The digitisation technology followed, therefore, is customised and unique, especially developed by ASI and AWA (through their Piql India arm),'' the statement said.

It involves scanning estampages, some of which are over 100-ft long, in a very high resolution with a customized, high speed non-invasive robotic scan-arm, it said.

There shall not be any stitching of files. The digital data, after scanning, will be hosted on cloud server, it said, adding that the digitised data will also be converted into compact microfilms and stored at AWA. Established in 2017, the Arctic World Archive (AWA) holds an impressive collection of valuable digital artefacts and irreplaceable information from around the world, with over 15 contributing nations, according to its website.

AWA is set deep inside an arctic mountain on the Svalbard archipelago. Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, is a declared demilitarized zone by 42 nations.

''Physical copies of digitized material will also be transferred to nanofilms and stored for thousands of years at the World Archive vault, with another set with the ASI,'' the statement said. Digitization and archiving experts from various European nations, along with their Indian counterparts, are working on the project to ensure high-resolution digital images of the estampages, it said. The ASI also shared images of the facility at its Epigraphy Division on its social media handles on Saturday.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

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Content: British Museum Instagram is "washed" to return Easter Island moai statue
Author: Zhang Zijie
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The official Instagram of the British Museum has recently been "washed" by a large number of netizens, asking the museum to return a moai statue of Easter Island to Chile.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on February 19 that the action was initiated by Chilean Internet personality Mike Milfort, who said in the film that his supporters first washed the Wikipedia "Return Moai" slogan, and then "captured" the British Museum's Instagram comment area.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric, in an interview, also agreed with the idea behind the operation.
Although the British Museum closed the comment function for one of the Instagram posts, but the netizens continue to wash the other posts, there are more than 2100 comments. (Instagram / BritishMuseum)
The Moai statue is estimated to have appeared around 1400 – 1650, and there are still many similar statues on Easter Island, but many have been found in museums around the world, including the British Museum's Hoa Hakananai'a and a smaller one called Hava.
The two statues were given to Queen Victoria in 1869 by a British captain, who donated them to the British Museum.
The Moai statue of the British Museum was brought to Britain in 1869 and donated by Queen Victoria. (Getty Images)
The British Museum has been asked to return the statue to Easter Island. The museum has stressed that it has always had a good and open relationship with its colleagues on Easter Island, and they have visited London many times since 2018.
For this incident, the museum has closed the comment function of one of the posts, saying that it welcomes the debate of all parties, but also needs to strike a balance between security measures.
In addition to the controversy, Greece last year asked the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits their removal from the British Museum.

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Send Them Home

The Elgin Marbles, actually the Parthenon Marbles, have been Greek for over two thousand years and still are in every way except location. They were taken, realistically stolen, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and most people believe should be returned but that is actually illegal under British Museum Act 1963 and offers to ‘lend’ them are insulting.

One of the most obvious concerns that many museums have is that they would be emptied of items that were acquired, a weasel word for stolen, during times when the attitudes were different. Different attitudes do not condone theft.

Let’s return the thefts of the past to their rightful owners and put the past attitudes in the rubbish bin of time.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia

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The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, having been sold to the British government by the Earl of Elgin in 1816.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum in London, with some artefacts also in Athens, and their return to Greece is a subject of ongoing controversy and negotiation.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, a ancient Greek structure.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, in 1801.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

Greece and the UK are involved in a dispute over the Elgin Marbles, with Greece seeking their return from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marble carvings from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marbles taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The countries involved in the dispute over The Elgin Marbles are Greece and the UK.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can help resolve diplomatic disputes by providing an immersive and interactive experience, making it a potential solution to the controversy surrounding the sculptures' presence in the British Museum."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles using AR technology can promote a more inclusive approach to cultural heritage preservation and celebration."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles using AR technology can promote cultural exchange and encourage dialogue between countries involved in disputes over cultural artifacts."

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is requesting the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, comparing the division of the artefacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half, and criticizing the slow progress of negotiations.

"Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is involved in the controversy surrounding the Elgin Marbles and their potential return to Greece."

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon Temple in Greece, and their return is a subject of ongoing controversy between Greece and the UK.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The United Kingdom is the country with a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles.

The country with a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles is the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom and Greece have a long-standing dispute over The Elgin Marbles, with Greece seeking their return from the British Museum.

The United Kingdom has a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is known as the Elgin Marbles or the Parthenon Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is referred to as either the Elgin Marbles or the Parthenon Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is called the Elgin Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is the Elgin Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is the Elgin Marbles.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in the form of compact microfilms.

The digitized estampages will be preserved by hosting them on a cloud server and storing them at the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in the form of compact microfilms.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens, which are currently in the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis planning to discuss the issue during his meeting in Britain.

"Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, which are currently in the British Museum."

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, which were taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits their removal from the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, with Prime Minister Alexis Mitsotakis demanding their return and the British government resisting this demand.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressing his desire to discuss the issue and criticizing the slow progress of negotiations.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, due to cultural and historical significance.

"AR technology can help resolve diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by promoting understanding and inclusivity."

AR technology can help address diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by promoting cultural exchange and encouraging dialogue between countries.

Donatien Bozon, director of Snap's AR studio, highlights AR's potential to attract new audiences and optimize physical spaces, which could be applied to the Elgin Marbles controversy.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, having been sold to the British government by the Earl of Elgin in 1816.

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Chinese Premier Urges Return of Bart's Stone Sculpture
The British and Greek governments have been embroiled in a dispute over the marble sculpture of the Parthenon (also known as the Elgin Marbles).
British Prime Minister John Sinclair abruptly canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Mitsotakis on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Sin explained yesterday that Mitsotakis had cancelled his meeting with the other side because he had failed to honour his promise to not publicly dispute the ownership of the stone carvings.
Mitsotakis, in an interview with the British media earlier, demanded that Britain return the famous stolen stone sculpture.
Prime Minister Xi: As Mona Lisa cut half
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is visiting Britain on Sunday, said in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the same day that he will discuss the issue of "the return of the British Museum to the marble carvings of the Parthenon Temple in Greece" during his meeting with Mr Sim.
He pointed out that the British Museum should return the stone carvings to Greece, describing some of the artefacts in London and others in Athens as cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
He also criticized the slow progress of negotiations to return the sculpture.
Mitsotakis was scheduled to meet with Mr Sim for 45 minutes in London at noon on Tuesday, but was told the day before that the meeting had been cancelled.
He hinted to reporters on Monday night that Mr. Xin had no guts to discuss the heritage issue with him.
British Conservative Party sources quoted by the BBC said the meeting was unlikely to continue after Mitsotakis made remarks about the stone carvings.
The source said that the British side's position is clear that the stone sculptures will always be the British Museum's collection.
The Guardian reported that Mitsotakis met with the leader of the British opposition Labour Party, Shih Chi-hsien, on Monday, which is believed to be another reason for the failure of the meeting with Xin Wei-cheng.
In 1801, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, a British diplomat, shipped the stone carvings from Greece to Britain.
British public opinion at the time disputed this.
After much debate, the British Parliament decided not to pursue the Earl of Elgin, who sold the stone sculpture to the British government in 1816 and eventually hid it in the British Museum.
(BBC / The Guardian)
Related Words: British Museum Battersea Temple Kyriakos Mitsotakis Rishi Sunak Anglo-Greek Relations Elgin Stone Sculpture
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The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum in London, with some artefacts also in Athens, and their return to Greece is a subject of ongoing controversy and negotiation.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum.

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Content: British Museum Instagram is "washed" to return Easter Island moai statue
Author: Zhang Zijie
Published: Updated:
The official Instagram of the British Museum has recently been "washed" by a large number of netizens, asking the museum to return a moai statue of Easter Island to Chile.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on February 19 that the action was initiated by Chilean Internet personality Mike Milfort, who said in the film that his supporters first washed the Wikipedia "Return Moai" slogan, and then "captured" the British Museum's Instagram comment area.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric, in an interview, also agreed with the idea behind the operation.
Although the British Museum closed the comment function for one of the Instagram posts, but the netizens continue to wash the other posts, there are more than 2100 comments. (Instagram / BritishMuseum)
The Moai statue is estimated to have appeared around 1400 – 1650, and there are still many similar statues on Easter Island, but many have been found in museums around the world, including the British Museum's Hoa Hakananai'a and a smaller one called Hava.
The two statues were given to Queen Victoria in 1869 by a British captain, who donated them to the British Museum.
The Moai statue of the British Museum was brought to Britain in 1869 and donated by Queen Victoria. (Getty Images)
The British Museum has been asked to return the statue to Easter Island. The museum has stressed that it has always had a good and open relationship with its colleagues on Easter Island, and they have visited London many times since 2018.
For this incident, the museum has closed the comment function of one of the posts, saying that it welcomes the debate of all parties, but also needs to strike a balance between security measures.
In addition to the controversy, Greece last year asked the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

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Content:
Send Them Home

The Elgin Marbles, actually the Parthenon Marbles, have been Greek for over two thousand years and still are in every way except location. They were taken, realistically stolen, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and most people believe should be returned but that is actually illegal under British Museum Act 1963 and offers to ‘lend’ them are insulting.

One of the most obvious concerns that many museums have is that they would be emptied of items that were acquired, a weasel word for stolen, during times when the attitudes were different. Different attitudes do not condone theft.

Let’s return the thefts of the past to their rightful owners and put the past attitudes in the rubbish bin of time.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia

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The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, a ancient Greek structure.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, in 1801.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

Greece and the UK are involved in a dispute over the Elgin Marbles, with Greece seeking their return from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marble carvings from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marbles taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The countries involved in the dispute over The Elgin Marbles are Greece and the UK.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can help resolve diplomatic disputes by providing an immersive and interactive experience, making it a potential solution to the controversy surrounding the sculptures' presence in the British Museum."

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News Snapchat YouTube

Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Art: Augmented Reality Enhances Museum Experiences

Snapchat, a social media platform primarily known for its fun filters, is expanding its reach beyond entertainment and into the world of culture and the arts. With its augmented reality (AR) capabilities, Snapchat is transforming the way visitors experience museums and galleries around the globe.

Through the use of AR, Snapchat has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Art Basel fair in Miami, the Design Museum in London, and most recently, the Louvre in Paris. At the Louvre, the department of Egyptian antiquities has been rejuvenated with 3D reconstructions of long-lost artwork and historic monuments, accessible to visitors through QR codes or the Snapchat camera.

Snapchat’s foray into the art world raises an intriguing question: could this technology provide a solution to diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts, such as the Elgin Marbles?

Donatien Bozon, the director of Snap’s AR studio in Paris, reveals that the company has initiated discussions on the matter. Snap’s AR team, consisting of 14 experts, was established with the goal of integrating AR into art, culture, and education. Bozon emphasizes that Snapchat’s technology offers more than just entertainment value, as it has the potential to enhance museum experiences, attract new audiences, and optimize existing physical spaces.

By leveraging the capabilities of the front camera on users’ phones, Snapchat’s AR empowers cultural institutions to offer interactive and immersive encounters with history and art. This innovative approach not only adds depth to museum displays but also enables visitors to engage with artifacts in unprecedented ways.

While the Elgin Marbles controversy remains a complex diplomatic issue, AR technology presents a promising avenue for bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding. Through AR-enhanced exhibitions, audiences around the world can virtually explore and appreciate the historical significance of these artifacts — a significant step toward a more inclusive approach to preserving and celebrating our shared cultural heritage.

FAQ

What is augmented reality (AR)?

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information, such as virtual objects or data, onto the real world. It enhances the user’s perception and interaction with their environment, blending virtual elements with the physical world.

How does Snapchat’s AR work?

Snapchat’s AR technology operates through the use of the smartphone’s camera. It recognizes the user’s surroundings and can place virtual objects, effects, or filters onto the real-world view displayed on the screen. This allows users to interact with virtual content and explore creative possibilities in their everyday surroundings.

Can AR technology resolve diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts?

While AR technology cannot solve diplomatic disputes directly, it has the potential to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural artifacts. By virtually showcasing these treasures and making them accessible to a wider audience, AR technology promotes cultural exchange and encourages dialogue between countries involved in such disputes.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles using AR technology can promote a more inclusive approach to cultural heritage preservation and celebration."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles using AR technology can promote cultural exchange and encourage dialogue between countries involved in disputes over cultural artifacts."

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is requesting the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, comparing the division of the artefacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half, and criticizing the slow progress of negotiations.

"Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is involved in the controversy surrounding the Elgin Marbles and their potential return to Greece."

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon Temple in Greece, and their return is a subject of ongoing controversy between Greece and the UK.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The United Kingdom is the country with a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles.

The country with a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles is the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom and Greece have a long-standing dispute over The Elgin Marbles, with Greece seeking their return from the British Museum.

The United Kingdom has a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is known as the Elgin Marbles or the Parthenon Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is referred to as either the Elgin Marbles or the Parthenon Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is called the Elgin Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is the Elgin Marbles.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is the Elgin Marbles.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in the form of compact microfilms.

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Content: Archaeological Survey of India begins digitisation of rich estampages repository

PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 16-07-2022 17:13 IST | Created: 16-07-2022 17:10 IST
  • Country:
  • India

The Archaeological Survey of India has set the wheels in motion to digitize its rich repository of estampages housed at its epigraphy wing in Mysore, a move that will augment access of such rare materials to historians and researchers.

On Saturday, the digitization process was formally inaugurated by V Vidyavathi, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, at the Epigraphy Division office in Mysore, officials said.

''The digitized data will also be converted into compact microfilms and kept for eternity in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) as a memory of humanity of the world,'' the ASI said in a statement.

The ASI's Epigraphy Division has been a repository of estampages (paper copies of inscriptions taken manually) drawn from all corners of India since 1887, it said.

These estampages are deciphered by trained epigraphists, and transcripts of the texts are prepared, officials said. ''Around one lakh such estampages and associated material is available at the division in different Indian languages, like Tamil, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Arabic, Persian, etc,'' the statement said. Though all the inscriptions copied in this manner have been published in the Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy (ARIE) year-wise based on their year of finding, their digital copies were not available for the historians and researchers, the ASI said. ''Therefore, with a view to make this wealth of information available in a digital manner, the ASI has embarked upon the mammoth task of digitising all the estampages along with their transcripts,'' it said. ARIE data will serve as meta-data for easy search ability. The database will be put up on a public website for wider dissemination. Around 40 epigraphists and archaeologists are part of the teams for verification of estampages. Five teams of 10 each are put in place for mending and pasting the estampages before scanning. Twenty data-entry operators are working to prepare meta-data, besides numerous other staff to support the exercise, officials said. Major constraint in digitisation had been very long and irregular sizes and shapes of estampages, as they have been drawn corresponding to the inscribed epigraph, it said. The technology used has to be non-invasive and stitching is not feasible. The digitisation technology followed, therefore, is customised and unique, especially developed by ASI and AWA (through their Piql India arm),'' the statement said.

It involves scanning estampages, some of which are over 100-ft long, in a very high resolution with a customized, high speed non-invasive robotic scan-arm, it said.

There shall not be any stitching of files. The digital data, after scanning, will be hosted on cloud server, it said, adding that the digitised data will also be converted into compact microfilms and stored at AWA. Established in 2017, the Arctic World Archive (AWA) holds an impressive collection of valuable digital artefacts and irreplaceable information from around the world, with over 15 contributing nations, according to its website.

AWA is set deep inside an arctic mountain on the Svalbard archipelago. Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, is a declared demilitarized zone by 42 nations.

''Physical copies of digitized material will also be transferred to nanofilms and stored for thousands of years at the World Archive vault, with another set with the ASI,'' the statement said. Digitization and archiving experts from various European nations, along with their Indian counterparts, are working on the project to ensure high-resolution digital images of the estampages, it said. The ASI also shared images of the facility at its Epigraphy Division on its social media handles on Saturday.

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The digitized estampages will be preserved by hosting them on a cloud server and storing them at the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in the form of compact microfilms.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens, which are currently in the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis planning to discuss the issue during his meeting in Britain.

"Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, which are currently in the British Museum."

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, which were taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits their removal from the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, with Prime Minister Alexis Mitsotakis demanding their return and the British government resisting this demand.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressing his desire to discuss the issue and criticizing the slow progress of negotiations.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, due to cultural and historical significance.

"AR technology can help resolve diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by promoting understanding and inclusivity."

AR technology can help address diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by promoting cultural exchange and encouraging dialogue between countries.

Donatien Bozon, director of Snap's AR studio, highlights AR's potential to attract new audiences and optimize physical spaces, which could be applied to the Elgin Marbles controversy.


Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis in her lifetime, making her a significant figure in popularizing the breed.

Queen Elizabeth II had a special relationship with corgis, as evidenced by her ownership of Sandy and Muick.

Queen Elizabeth II's reign lasted 70 years, during which she had a well-documented love for corgis, owning an estimated 30 dogs.

Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Muick and Sandy, will be cared for by Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson after her passing.

Queen Elizabeth II was 96 years old when she passed away.

Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022.

"Queen Elizabeth II's last two corgis were named Muick and Sandy."

Queen Elizabeth II received her first corgi, Susan, on her 18th birthday, marking the beginning of a long-lasting bond between the royal family and the breed.

Queen Elizabeth II has cared for more than 30 Corgis throughout her life, showcasing her lifelong love for the breed.

Queen Elizabeth II has a lifelong love for corgis, having owned more than 30 of them throughout her life.

Queen Elizabeth II's lifelong love for corgis, demonstrated by her ownership of over 30 corgis, contributed to their cultural icon status.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the breed of corgi associated with British royalty, due to Queen Elizabeth II's long-standing love and ownership of this breed.

The Queen is known for her love of corgis, having owned generations of them and being a well-known dog lover.

"Queen Elizabeth II owned corgis for most of her life, starting from 1933 when she was 7 years old."

Queen Elizabeth II has owned more than 30 Corgis and Dorgis during her reign, making them a beloved breed associated with the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II has a historical bond with the Corgi breed, having fallen in love with them as a young girl and receiving her first corgi, Susan, as an 18th birthday present, starting a 14-generation line of royal corgis.

Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis in her lifetime, making her a significant figure in popularizing the breed.

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Content: Loyal to the last minute: Sandy and Mick, the Queen's beloved Corky dogs, are buried for the Queen
Two Corgi and a pony make a touching scene during Queen Elizabeth's final farewell ceremony.
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The Queen's beloved Corgi and one of her favourite ponies staged a touching farewell to their owners in a final, loyal farewell.
Two well-groomed puppies, Muick and Sandy, were led by red and blue towing ropes to the grounds of Windsor Castle, waiting for the Queen ’ s casket to be delivered to St George ’ s Church for a final farewell ceremony.
Emma, who has been with the Queen for 26 years, stands quietly on the grass on the promenade leading to the castle.
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It was a moving scene as the lone pony stood among hundreds of bouquets of flowers in mourning for the Queen, cared for by Terry Pendry, the Queen's trusted horseman and administrator of Windsor Castle.
Dressed in a bowler hat, black jacket and horse boots, Pendry bowed his head as the Queen passed by.
Behind Pendry and Emma were horsemen from the Royal Stables in Windsor, wearing black armbands as a sign of mourning.
Emma, the monarch's fell pony, stands as the Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George's Chapel on 19 September, 2022 in Windsor, England.
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As the owner's coffin and funeral procession passed before her, the black pony, with its ears twitched and its tail wagging, stomped twice on the ground with a front hoof.
Pendry once described Emma as "an excellent servant of Her Majesty" and one of her favourite horses.
Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love of puppies and horses as well as her passion for horse racing and breeding thoroughbreds.
The dogs, Mick and Sandy, were being watched by two royal guards in red uniforms on Monday, and they stroked the dog as one of them lay face down on the ground.
The Queen has owned more than 30 Corgi in her lifetime.
Many of her Corgi are direct descendants of Susan, an 18th birthday present given to her by her parents in 1944.
At the time, the Queen was very fond of her father George VI ’ s dog, Dookie, a Pembrokeshire Corgi, and wanted to have a dog of her own.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York pets the royal corgis as they await the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it travels on its way to Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George's Chapel on 19 September, 2022 in Windsor, England.
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Susan is a very pleasant puppy, she has been with Princess Elizabeth during her honeymoon.
In 2021, during the Queen ’ s isolation at Windsor, Prince Andrew gave her two new puppies (a doggy and a corgi) as gifts.
The puppies brought joy to the Queen during the Duke of Edinburgh's hospital stay, as well as Buckingham Palace and members of the royal family dealing with the painful aftermath of Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah.
The Queen named Fergus after her uncle who died during World War I, and Mick the Corgi after Muick, pronounced Mick at Balmoral Estate.
But the death of five-month-old Fergus shortly after Prince Philip's death left the Queen in mourning.
Fergus was then replaced by a new Corgi, a gift from Andrew and Princess Beatrice and Eugenie for the Queen's official 95th birthday, which the Queen named Sandy.
Angela Kelly, the Queen's grooming guru, said the two puppies had been a source of joy for the Queen during the lockdown.
Mick and Sandy are now in the care of Prince Andrew.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s final farewell stretched for more than 12 hours with two separate services taking place before she was laid to rest in a private burial at Windsor.

In an event unlike anything ever witnessed in modern history, the day was replete with pageantry and symbolism bringing closure to the monarch’s 70-year reign.

Here’s what you may have missed.

A moving handwritten note

As the Queen’s coffin processed through Westminster Abbey followed by the King, the Prince and Princess of Wales, their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and other royal family members, a handwritten note could be seen atop the wreath of flowers.

The black handwriting read: “In loving and devoted memory, Charles R.” Charles R is Charles Rex, the King’s new signature. Rex is Latin for king. The note was edged in black, which follows the mourning rituals of the royal family.

The card is reminiscent of the note left by Princes William and Harry on the coffin of their mother, Diana, in 1997. It read simply: “Mummy.”

Pearls, pearls, pearls

In a tribute to the late Queen, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex accessorised with pearl jewellery. Pearls are traditionally worn by royals in mourning because of their quiet elegance.

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Catherine’s Bahrain pearl drop earrings and four-strand pearl and diamond choker were borrowed from the Queen’s jewellery collection, reports British Vogue.

She previously wore the necklace to the Queen and Prince Philip’s diamond wedding anniversary in 2017 and to the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in April 2021. In 1982, Princess Diana also borrowed the piece.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s pearl earrings were a gift from the Queen after her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.

A spectacular salute

As the procession moved past the Cenotaph in London, King Charles III and his elder son, the Prince of Wales, saluted the UK’s national war memorial – a moment that’s sure to become an iconic image of the day.

In another poignant family moment earlier in the day, Prince George and Princess Charlotte followed the Queen’s coffin alongside their parents and other members of the royal family as it was processed through Westminster Abbey.

The Long Walk like you’ve never seen it

As the hearse made its final journey to Windsor Castle for the committal service at St George’s Chapel, crowds of people filled the Long Walk for as far as the eye could see.

Also watching from afar was the Queen’s favourite pony, Emma. Pipes and drums sounded as the late monarch approached her final resting place.

The loyalest of subjects say goodbye

When the procession arrived in the quadrangle at Windsor, two of the Queen’s corgis, Sandy and Muick, were waiting to say their final goodbye.

After the Queen’s death, it was announced that Sarah, Duchess of York and Prince Andrew would adopt the dogs and live with them at Royal Lodge.

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The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled on Sunday in Oakham, Rutland, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
It is a 7-foot tall bronze statue of the young Queen in a robe, a bronze statue of a corgis at her feet, and two bronze statues of the corgis at the bottom of the seat, highlighting her love for the corgis from small to large.
It was reported that the opening ceremony was like a Goji dog party, and many people came with their Goji dogs, and about 50 were seen at the scene.
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Sunday is the Queen ’ s 98th birthday, the officiating guests said in a speech, most people remember the Queen ’ s kindness and warmth, “by showing the Queen ’ s love for the dog, we show her kindness. ”
The Queen ’ s reign is 70 years, and she is estimated to have 30 dogs and polygons (a mixture of dorgis, sausages, and dogs).
Her father, George VI, owned the dog. On her 18th birthday, she was given her first dog, Susan, who later "established" her own dynasty of dogs. Sugar belonged to Charles, the eldest son of the Queen, and another Honey was given to the Queen Mother.
The Queen loved Susan very much. When her dog died in 1959, she personally designed the tombstone for Susan.
The dog is now in a different form.
The statue was funded by the local business community and the public, and was originally scheduled to be attended by King Charles III, who had earlier been diagnosed with cancer and had to recuperate.
Some people in attendance said that she was very concerned about the Queen and wanted to see the statue, so she came to the unveiling ceremony.
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Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Muick and Sandy, will be cared for by Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson after her passing.

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Content: Queen Elizabeth II is known to have had over 30 different dogs during her reign as the head of the monarchy until her passing last week, Thursday September 8th 2022.

The Queen who has been succeeded by her son, the now His Royal Highness King Charles III, was a big animal lover, but had a definite soft spot for dogs, and in particular, the breed Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

On the day she passed, Queen Elizabeth II had four dogs, two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, one Dorgi — a cross between a Dachshund and a Corgi — and one Cocker Spaniel.

Read more: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to fly children Archie and Lilibet to the UK for Queen Elizabeth's funeral

It has been confirmed that her two remaining Corgis, named Muick and Sandy, will now be looked after by her son, Prince Andrew The Duke of York.

He will look after the dogs alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Despite divorcing in 1997, they remain cohabiting.

The animals will live alongside The Duke and Duchess at their Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The change of ownership was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Duke of York.

Both dogs were gifted to the late monarch by the prince, and so will be returned to his ownership.

During lockdown, Prince Andrew gave Queen Elizabeth two dogs, Muick and Fergus. Sadly, Fergus died last May, and he was replaced with Sandy.

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, posted an emotional statement following the loss of her former mother-in-law.

"I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy: the most fantastic example of duty and service and steadfastness, and a constant steadying presence as our head of state for more than 70 years," she penned.

"To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. I will always be grateful to her for the generosity she showed me in remaining close to me even after my divorce. I will miss her more than words can express."

Queen Elizabeth II was renowned for her love of dogs, and other animals including horses.

She began her love of Pembroke Welsh Corgis back in 1933, when she was first given a little corgi named Susan as a gift for her 18th birthday.

All of the subsequent royal corgis bred by the monarch descended from Susan, the original.

It is not known or publicised who will care for Candy and Lissy, the previously mentioned Dorgi and Cocker Spaniel.

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Queen Elizabeth II and her late husband. (Photo / CFP)
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died on the 8th local time, at the age of 96, becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Foreign media have compiled 10 cold facts about her for the world to remember this beloved head of state.
Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo / CFP)
The Queen does not have a university degree.
Despite her knowledge of diplomacy, religion, constitutional law and the law, the Queen never went to school and did not have a university degree.
In fact, from childhood, she and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, received the best tutoring in England and learned fluent French. One of her mentors was Henry Marten, the dean of Eton College, an aristocratic school.
▲ The Queen served in the army during World War II. (Photo / Dazhi Images / Associated Press)
The Queen is a soldier and repairs cars.
In 1944, at the age of 18, Princess Elizabeth insisted on enlisting in World War II, so she joined the British Army Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) as a mechanic, learning how to change tyres, drive trucks and repair car engines.
The Queen shot her own rifle in 1993.
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The Queen learned to shoot at the age of 14.
In 1993, while visiting the National Shooting Center, she saw an L85 combat rifle that appeared to tickle her hand and was test-fired on the spot.
The king always loves to drive.
(Photo / Dazhi Imaging / Associated Press)
The Queen doesn ’ t have a driver ’ s license but loves driving.
Despite the royal chauffeur service, the Queen loves to go for a ride in her Jaguar Range Rover, wearing sunglasses and a Hermès silk headscarf.
But she doesn ’ t need a driver ’ s license, and the car doesn ’ t need a license.
In addition, although the Queen often travels around the world, she does not have a passport.
According to the official website of the British royal family, "because the British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty the Queen, the Queen does not need to hold a passport". In addition to her, other members of the royal family, including her son Prince Charles, need to use a passport.
The Queen married Prince Philip in 1947 and was crowned in June 1953.
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The Queen ’ s wedding dress was purchased by herself.
As Britain was still in financial crisis in the years after the war, ration coupons were issued to ensure that every citizen received a “fair share ” of food, supplies and supplies. On 20 November 1947, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, were engaged at Westminster Abbey and used ration coupons to buy dresses.
It is said that women across the UK gave their ration vouchers to the Queen in the hope of helping Her Majesty buy the dress of her dreams, but this was illegal and all were returned.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
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6, the Queen's lovely nickname
In 1947, the Queen married Prince Philip, a cousin of the Greek royal family, until her husband died last year at the age of 99.
Robert Lacey, a British biographer and consultant on the Netflix series The Crown, has confirmed that Prince Philip privately called his wife “Cabbage. ”
Although it is not clear why, some speculate that it may have originated from the French phrase mon petit chou, which translates roughly to "my little cabbage" or "my little sweetheart."
The Queen loves to drink.
The Queen loves to drink both day and night.
Darren McGrady, a former royal chef, revealed in 2017 that the Queen would drink a Dopolis cocktail set every morning, red wine or champagne for lunch, and a dry martini and a small glass of champagne before going to bed after a busy day.
British Queen Elizabeth II fell in love with Koki as a child. (Photo / CFP)
Queen Elizabeth II and 007 at the London Olympics.
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The Queen loves dogs.
The Queen, who has raised more than 30 dogs in her lifetime, not only takes care of them every day, but also takes her children to various occasions, including a photo on the cover of the magazine Vanity Fair and a photo shoot with Daniel Craig, who played British agent 007 at the opening of the 2012 London Olympics.
In 1933, the Queen ’ s father, George VI, was given the royal family ’ s first “Dookie ”, which made her fall in love with the short-legged dog ever since she was only eight years old. At the age of 18, the Queen received a birthday gift from her parents and the first“ Susan ” of her own. Raising the Children of Susan.
In 2005, at the age of 80, the Queen decided not to give birth to a baby because she did not want her dogs to be left alone and unaccompanied. In 2018, the last two of the royal family, Willow and Whisper, passed away.
The Queen attended the opening ceremonies of the House of Lords in 1966 and 2006.
(Photo / Dazhi Imaging / Associated Press)
▲ Queen Elizabeth is loved by the people. (Photo / Reuters)
The Queen has dolphins.
Since the 12th century, the British royal family has claimed to have all the mute swans in the country because the bird is “highly valued as a delicacy at banquets, ” according to the US monthly Reader ’ s Digest.
Another law, dating from 1324, allowed British rulers to own all the whales, sturgeons and dolphins in their territory, which are also known as “fishes royal ”.
The Queen almost never takes money.
Although the Queen carried her handbag with her, there was reportedly no cash inside.
The Queen rarely takes money when she goes out, only carrying an ironed and folded banknote that she can donate after church service.
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Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022.

"Queen Elizabeth II's last two corgis were named Muick and Sandy."

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Content: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis are 'thriving' a year after death of the monarch, Sarah, Duchess of York has said.

The late Queen's former daughter-in-law took over care of her final two corgis, Muick and Sandy, after her passing - housing them at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The duchess has revealed how Queen Elizabeth 'entrusted' her with their care after death. Sarah shared a photograph of herself crouching on the edge of a field with the dogs, as she commemorated the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death a year today.

Sandy and Muick were given to the Queen during the coronavirus pandemic as gifts from her son the Duke of York. They played a sweet role in her committal service at Windsor Castle last September.

Read more: Anniversary tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II will be led by the Prince and Princess of Wales

The neatly groomed dogs were brought to the castle's quadrangle for the arrival of the late Queen's coffin, ahead of the service exclusive to family and trusted staff at St George's Chapel. Sarah Ferguson - nicknamed Fergie - wrote: "As we mourn a year on, we also celebrate the wonderful times we shared with Her Late Majesty the Queen.

"She entrusted me with the care of her corgis Sandy and Muick and I am delighted to say they are thriving."

Throughout her life, the Queen owned more than 30 corgis - many of which were direct descendants from Susan, who was an 18th birthday present from her parents in 1944. The Queen fell in love with her father George VI's dog Dookie, and wanted a corgi of her own.

Susan was so loved and cherished that she even accompanied Princess Elizabeth on her honeymoon.

Queen Elizabeth II received her first corgi, Susan, on her 18th birthday, marking the beginning of a long-lasting bond between the royal family and the breed.

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Content: To the rest of the world, she is Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom—but to generations of corgis, she was always just Mum.

The queen’s beloved corgis have never been far from her side, ever since she fell in love with the breed as a young girl.

See Also: Royal Family Shares Throwback Photos of Prince Charles

The queen received her first corgi, Susan, as an 18th birthday present, and her 14 generations of royal corgis since then have all descended from the same line. Sadly, Susan’s very last descendant, Willow, recently passed away, marking the end of era for the royal family. However, the queen will forever be associated with the distinctive breed.

We’re looking back at her lifelong affection for corgis. Launch the gallery to see candid photos of Queen Elizabeth and her favorite canine companions!

Queen Elizabeth II has cared for more than 30 Corgis throughout her life, showcasing her lifelong love for the breed.

Queen Elizabeth II has a lifelong love for corgis, having owned more than 30 of them throughout her life.

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Queen Elizabeth II ’ s love for dogs is known all over the world.
For many years she has never broken up with her pets.
Her Royal Highness has always taken care of them herself.
Including she went out with them for a walk, writes Express newspaper.
However, the condition of the monarch has deteriorated so much that she has long been forced to abandon her favorite habit.
As it became known, with corgi and dorgs of the Queen of England since October last year, her assistants have been walking.
At the same time, Elizabeth II was admitted to the hospital.
But between walks, the pets of the august person are still next to her.
In Windsor Palace more than once noted the special connection of the Queen with her dogs.
They help Elizabeth in times of crisis and stress.
And after the death of the husband of the monarch Prince Philip pets and did become her main source of comfort.
Over the course of her life, the Queen has owned more than 30 Corgi dogs.
It is worth noting that in recent years the condition of Elizabeth II is increasingly alarming to her subjects and fans from around the world.
The fact is that it became very difficult for her to move.
The Queen herself said this during a recent reception.
The extent to which Elizabeth ’ s health deteriorated can be judged by her sudden decision to skip the Commonwealth Day service on March 14.
Previously, it was difficult to imagine that the Queen of Great Britain could refuse to attend such an important event.
Duty and service to the kingdom always came first for Elizabeth II.
However, she will not be able to sustain the service.
Therefore, instead of her before the people will appear Crown Prince Charles and his son, Prince William, with his wife Kate Middleton.
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Queen Elizabeth II's lifelong love for corgis, demonstrated by her ownership of over 30 corgis, contributed to their cultural icon status.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the breed of corgi associated with British royalty, due to Queen Elizabeth II's long-standing love and ownership of this breed.

The Queen is known for her love of corgis, having owned generations of them and being a well-known dog lover.

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Content: Queen launches a cologne just for dogs

Dog Cologne and and venison biscuits have gone on sale at Sandringham - Credit: Chris Bishop

She's known as a dog lover, breeding her own gundogs as well as owning generations of corgis.

Now the Queen has brought out her own range of treats for one's four-legged friends.

Goodies on sale under the monarch's Sandringham Happy Hounds brand include a cologne for dogs called Coastal Walks, which is now on sale in the shop at Sandringham.

The then Princess Elizabeth pictured with one of her first corgis in 1950, two years before she became queen - Credit: PA

The label on the 200ml bottles, which cost £9.99, says: "Inspired by a shared passion for protecting our environment, we have collaborated with Norfolk Natural Living to create our Dog Cologne just 10 miles from the estate, using the finest botanical ingredients."

After washing their pets, owners should spritz "a generous amount" into the palm of their hands, and massage into their dog's coat. It is not known whether the Queen's dogs wear cologne.

If all this pampering prompts pangs of hunger, Her Majesty has just the thing for that.

Molly the boxer gets ready for a spritz with the Queen's new dog Cologne - Credit: Chris Bishop

Game bone snacks have also gone on sale, made with venison sourced from Sandringham.

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The £4.99 snacks are made by Poochs, who make hand-baked doggy treats at Flitcham, near Sandringham.

"Queen Elizabeth II owned corgis for most of her life, starting from 1933 when she was 7 years old."

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Content: Prince William reassures fan that Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis are ‘fine’

As Prince William surprised mourners waiting outside Westminster Hall to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, one had a pressing question on her mind: How are the late Queen’s beloved corgis faring?

“I saw them the other day,” the recently anointed Prince of Wales, 40, said in response.

“They’re being looked after fine. They’re two very friendly corgis. They’ve got a good home, they’re being looked after very well.”

The woman looked rather relieved to hear this, offering her condolences to William before he continued down the line.

It’s widely known that Queen Elizabeth harbored a lifelong adoration for the dog breed.

When she died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, she left two of them behind: Muick and Sandy, along with a cocker spaniel named Lissy. Another one of her much-loved pups, an elderly dachshund-corgi mix named Candy, reportedly passed away just months before the Queen‘s death.

As Prince William alluded, Muick and Sandy have already safely moved in with Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson – with whom he still cohabitates – at their shared residence in Windsor. Meanwhile, Lissy is reportedly staying with her trainer, per E!.

As previously reported, it was back in 1933 when Queen Elizabeth II received her first corgi, Dookie. The pooch was gifted to the then-7-year-old by her father, George VI.

The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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Then, on the Queen’s 18th birthday in 1944, her parents gave her another corgi-pup, this one named Susan.

It’s been reported that, of the more than 30 corgis Queen Elizabeth was said to have owned over her lifetime, many were Susan’s descendants. The lineage sadly ended in 2015, however, when her last living progeny, Willow, died at the age of 15.

The Duke and Duchess of York brought Muick – along with another pooch named Fergus who tragically succumbed to a congenital heart defect very shortly thereafter – into the Queen’s life in March of 2021 to cheer her up in light of her late husband Prince Philip’s declining health. The late Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 that April.

From there, Sandy found her way to Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the Queen’s 95th birthday.

She seemed to have no problem fitting right into the royal lifestyle, easily making her way into the monarch’s heart after the loss of her husband.

Queen Elizabeth II has owned more than 30 Corgis and Dorgis during her reign, making them a beloved breed associated with the royal family.

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Content: 70 facts in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne

70 facts in honour of HM Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne. Credit Royal Family Twitter

On 6th February 2022, HM Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch in history to achieve the Platinum Jubilee – 70 years of reign and service

In honour of her service here are 70 facts about HM Queen Elizabeth II, as confirmed by the Royal Website

in history to achieve Platinum Jubilee – 70 years of reign and service

1.         2015, September 9, The Queen became the longest-reigning Monarch in British history, even surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.

2.         Her Majesty is the most travelled British Monarch. Within the Commonwealth alone, she has made over 150 visits during her reign.

3.         The Queen has visited over 100 countries as Monarch. She has visited Canada 22 times which is more than any other country in the world. With 14 visits, France is her most visited country in Europe.

4.         Her Majesty’s first solo public engagement (as Princess Elizabeth) was on 21st April 1942, her sixteenth birthday.

5.         The Queen has carried out more than 21,000 engagements over the course of her reign.

6.         Her Majesty has given Royal Assent to approximately 4,000 Acts of Parliament.

7.         The Queen has hosted 112 incoming State Visits to the United Kingdom, including Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia (1954), Emperor Hirohito of Japan (1971), President Lech Walęsa of Poland (1991) and President Barack Obama of the USA (2011).

8.         Her Majesty is currently Patron of over 500 organisations, including over 70 education and training organisations; over 60 sports and recreational organisations; over 30 faith organisations; and over 40 arts and cultural organisations.

9.         The Queen has sent over 300,000 congratulatory cards to people celebrating their 100th birthdays, and over 900,000 messages to couples marking their Diamond (60th) Wedding Anniversaries.

10.       At least 35 countries have issued coinage with the image of The Queen.

11.       Her Majesty has held over 50 ranks and appointments in the British and Commonwealth Armed Services during her lifetime.

12.       The Queen holds the title ‘Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England’. These titles date back to the reign of King Henry VIII, who was initially granted the title ‘Defender of the Faith’ in 1521, by Pope Leo X.

13.       Her Majesty is a committed Christian and Churchgoer and has often spoken of her faith in her speeches and broadcasts.

14.       The Queen has sat for over 200 official portraits during her reign, the first was in 1933 when she was seven years old and was a portrait painted by Anglo-Hungarian artist Philip Alexius de Laszlo.

15.       The Royal Collection, held in trust by Her Majesty for her successors and the nation, is estimated to have over a million individual pieces, including over 8,000 paintings, 160,000 watercolours, prints and drawings, 200,000 photographs, 300,000 items of decorative art and 200,000 books and manuscripts.

16.       Over 180 garden parties have been held at Buckingham Palace since 1952 and over 1.5 million people have attended a Garden Party during The Queen’s reign.

17.       There have been 14 Presidents of the United States during Her Majesty’s reign, and,  with the exception of President Johnson (1963-9), Her Majesty has met each one.

18.       The Queen has been served by 14 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom during her reign – her first Prime Minister was Winston Churchill.

19.       Her Majesty has owned more than 30 Corgis and Dorgis during her reign, most of which have been descended from her first Corgi, Susan, who was gifted to her on her eighteenth birthday in 1944.

20.       The Queen travelled on the London Underground for the first time in May 1939 with her governess Marion Crawford and her sister Princess Margaret.

21.       Her Majesty made her first radio broadcast in 1940 when, aged 14, she recorded a message of support for young people affected by the war in Europe, particularly those being evacuated from their homes, on the BBC’s Children’s Hour.

22.       The Queen joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (the women’s branch of the British Army during the Second World War) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time, active member.

23.       Her Majesty’s first official overseas visit was in 1947 as Princess Elizabeth, when she toured South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe) and the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland (Botswana) with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

24.       The Queen’s first military appointment was as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. The appointment was made in February 1942 following the death of her great uncle and Godfather, The Duke of Connaught.

25.       In 1953 Her Majesty made the first Christmas broadcast from overseas, broadcasting live from New Zealand.

26.       The Royal Yacht Britannia was first used by The Queen on May 1 1954.

27.       On 26th March 1976, Her Majesty sent her first email during a visit to the Royal Radar Establishment, Malvern.

28.       In 1986 The Queen became the first British Monarch to visit China.

29.       Her Majesty was the first British Monarch to address the United States House of Congress, on 16th May 1991.

30.       In 1997 The Queen launched Buckingham Palace’s first official website, in 2014 she sent her first tweet and in 2019 published her first Instagram post.

31.       In 2009 Her Majesty witnessed Swan Upping for the first time.  This annual event on the River Thames includes the weighing and measuring of the swans and checks are made on their health and well-being.

32.       The Queen introduced the Elizabeth Cross in 2009.  It was the first medal to which she had put her name. The award was instituted to give special recognition to the families of those who have died on military operations or as a result of terrorism since 1948.

33.       Her Majesty made a State Visit to Ireland in 2011, the first time a reigning British Monarch has visited the country since its separation from the United Kingdom.

34.       In 2013 The Queen became the first Monarch to be presented with an Honorary BAFTA award in recognition of a lifetime’s support of British film and television.

35.       Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their Platinum Wedding Anniversary in 2017, the first time a reigning Monarch had done so.

36.       To mark the Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant was held on 3rd June 2012. 670 boats took part in the parade on the Tideway of the River Thames, making it the largest ever parade of boats.

37.       The longest overseas tour that The Queen has undertaken began in Bermuda in November 1953 and ended in Gibraltar in May 1954. She was away for 168 days and visited 13 different countries.

38.       The greatest number of countries that Her Majesty has visited in one trip is 14. This was during her 1966 trip to the Caribbean.

39.       In 1966 The Queen presented England football captain Bobby Moore with the World Cup Trophy.  The World Cup Final attracted the largest ever British television audience with 32.3 million viewers.

40.       In September 1966 Her Majesty visited the British Aircraft Corporation’s facilities in Filton, Bristol, and inspected the progress of the Concorde project.  Her Majesty first flew in Concorde in 1977 and went on to use it for several overseas tours before it was retired in 2003.

41.       In 1973 The Queen opened the Sydney Opera House.

42.       Following Her Majesty’s 90th birthday celebrations in 2016, it was agreed that an Award would be created in her name to recognise emerging British fashion talent.

43.       The Queen has met four Popes on official visits during her reign: Pope John XXIII (1961), Pope John Paul II (1980, 1982 and 2000), Pope Benedict XVI (2010) and Pope Francis I (2014).

44.       Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh were married on 20th November 1947 in Westminster Abbey.

45.       The Queen wore two crowns on her Coronation Day:  St Edward’s Crown (which was used for the crowning ceremony) and the Imperial State Crown, which was worn for the return procession and subsequent balcony appearances at Buckingham Palace.

46.       There were more than 2,000 journalists and 500 photographers from 92 nations on the Coronation route in 1953. The Coronation Service was broadcast live on the BBC, enabling millions of people to see their Monarch crowned for the first time.

47.       Prior to its decommissioning in 1997, many of Her Majesty’s official tours were undertaken on the Royal Yacht Britannia. Britannia travelled more than a million miles on Royal and official duties, transporting The Queen to over 700 Royal visits.

48.       Her Majesty has made a Christmas Broadcast to the Commonwealth every year of her reign except in 1969 when a repeat of the film ‘Royal Family’ was shown and a written message from The Queen was issued.

49.       The Queen sent a message of congratulations to Apollo 11 astronauts for the first moon landing on July 21 1969. The message was microfilmed and deposited on the moon in a metal container.

50.       In 2016 Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh sent a message to British astronaut Tim Peake as he joined the International Space Station.

51.       On the evening of the Coronation, The Queen made a radio broadcast in which she stated: “Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust”.

52.       During her reign, Her Majesty has received many gifts including a variety of live animals. The more unusual animals were placed in the care of zoos, among them jaguars and sloths from Brazil, an elephant from Cameroon and two black beavers from Canada.

53.       There has been a Trooping the Colour Parade every year of The Queen’s reign, apart from 1955, which was cancelled due to a railway strike.  In 2020 and 2021 a smaller ceremony took place at Windsor Castle due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

54.       Windsor Castle, currently Her Majesty’s main residence is the oldest and largest occupied palace in the world.

55.       The Queen was born at 2:40.am on 21st April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London, and was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

56.       Her Majesty’s first pony was given to her by her grandfather, King George V. The Shetland pony was called Peggy.

57.       As British passports and driving licences are issued in The Queen’s name, she is not required to have either – a privilege held by her alone.

58.       Her Majesty speaks fluent French and has often used the language during audiences and State Visits.

59.       Almost 70 forest conservation projects across the Commonwealth have joined The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative since its launch in 2015, representing more than 100 million trees preserved for future generations as part of the fight against deforestation.

60.       Sir Winston Churchill, Her Majesty’s first Prime Minister, became a Member of Parliament during the reign of The Queen’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.

61.       The Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) became a Girl Guide In 1937 aged 11, learning how to pitch tents, cook on campfires and administer first aid.

62.       In 1969 The Queen was given a black mare, named Burmese, by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The former Service horse was ridden by Her Majesty for Trooping the Colour for eighteen consecutive years from 1969 to 1986.

63.       Her Majesty, then 11-year-old Princess Elizabeth, attended her parents’ Coronation at Westminster Abbey in 1937 and wrote about it for the King and Queen in an essay entitled, To Mummy and Papa, In Memory of Their Coronation.

64.       The Queen’s Coronation dress was designed by British couturier Sir Norman Hartnell. He submitted nine different designs and Her Majesty accepted the eighth.

65.       Her Majesty’s Coronation ceremony was the first to be broadcast on television, as a result of which people purchased television sets in their millions. 27 million people watched in the UK alone, and television was ushered in as a mainstream medium.

66.       On 8th May 1945, Victory in Europe Day, The Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) and her sister Princess Margaret, aged 19 and 14 respectively, joined the crowds in London incognito, Princess Elizabeth with her ATS uniform cap pulled down over her face. She later said of the day, “I remember lines of unknown people linking arms and walking down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of happiness and relief”.

67.       The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust has enabled over 100,000 people to have sight-saving surgery; treated over 22 million people with antibiotics to reduce the spread of trachoma; built or upgraded over 81,000 latrines and washing facilities to prevent the spread of infection; screened over 13,000 babies for retinopathy of prematurity, and screened over 200,000 people for diabetic retinopathy.

68.       Her Majesty has conducted over 650 investitures throughout her reign.

69.       The Queen has awarded the George Cross – given for “acts of the greatest heroism or of the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger” – collectively to just two groups over the course of her reign: officers and families of the Royal Ulster Constabulary for their bravery during the Troubles in Northern Ireland and, most recently, to NHS staff for their work during the Coronavirus pandemic.

70.       As part of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, secret agent James Bond escorted The Queen from Buckingham Palace to the Olympic Stadium by helicopter before they both parachuted into the event.

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Queen Elizabeth II has a historical bond with the Corgi breed, having fallen in love with them as a young girl and receiving her first corgi, Susan, as an 18th birthday present, starting a 14-generation line of royal corgis.