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What did the royal family hide in ww2?
Queen Elizabeth reveals where her father hid The Crown Jewels during WWII. Letters have revealed that in order to protect the royal jewels from the Nazis, they were hidden In a biscuit tin, 60 feet below Windsor Castle on the order of King George VI.
Who was the King before Queen Elizabeth?
George VI
| George VI | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952 |
| Coronation | 12 May 1937 |
| Predecessor | Edward VIII |
| Successor | Elizabeth II |
Who was King Queen during ww2?
George VI served as king of the United Kingdom during World War II and was an important symbolic leader. He was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.
Where are the British crown jewels kept?
the Tower of London
Kings and queens of England have stored crowns, robes, and other items of their ceremonial regalia at the Tower of London for over 600 years. Since the 1600s, the coronation regalia itself, commonly known as the ‘Crown Jewels’ have been protected at the Tower.
Who owns the crown jewels of England?
They are part of the Royal Collection and belong to the institution of monarchy, passing from one sovereign to the next….Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
| Crown Jewels | |
|---|---|
| Newest | Elizabeth II’s Armills (1953) |
| Stones | 23,578 |
| Owner | Elizabeth II in right of the Crown |
| Managers | Crown Jeweller Royal Collection Trust Historic Royal Palaces |
Why can’t the royal family travel together?
According to a law that dates back centuries, the royals shouldn’t be traveling together—which means separate planes, cars, and at one point ,presumably, carriages. The reason has to do with protecting the royal lineage: Heirs to the throne can’t travel together in case something tragic should happen on the journey.
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