Tag: coronation

ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII crowned King of England (1509)

On 24 June 1509, a 17-year-old Henry VIII was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey. His coronation, held on Midsummer Day, was one...

ON THIS DAY: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953)

On 2 June 1953, a 27-year-old Elizabeth Windsor was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom in a ceremony steeped in tradition, symbolism, and quiet...

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Paphos crash leaves 30-year-old in critical condition

A crash in Paphos in the early hours of Friday...

Paphos police chase ends with arrest of 32-year-old suspect

A Paphos police chase on Friday led to the arrest of...

Weekend weather sees temperatures rise before Monday drop

Cyprus is heading into a warmer spell over the...

ON THIS DAY: UN adopts convention on the rights of the child (1989)

On 20 November 1989, the United Nations General Assembly...
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