The forgotten story of the Queen s swimming friends - and what they know about our Monarch
Those who attended lessons with Her Majesty as a young girl reflect on the princess they encountered and the friend they made
16 May 2021 • 5:00am
In 1941, the Queen became the first young person in the Commonwealth to receive a Junior Respiration Award from the Royal Life Saving Society
The morning of December 10, 1936 began much like any other Thursday for the young Princess Elizabeth – with a swimming lesson. After her class at the Bath Club on Dover Street, she came home to 145 Piccadilly, the stone-fronted house that looked across to Green Park and beyond to Buckingham Palace, where the Yorks (as they were then) lived.
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Prince Philip funeral arrangements: When is it and will the Duke of Edinburgh have a state funeral?
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THE UK and the Royal Family are in mourning over the death of Prince Philip, who has passed away at the age of 99.
When is Prince Philip s funeral?
The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh will take place at St George s Chapel at 3pm next Saturday (April 17).
Will Prince Philip have a state funeral?
As the consort of the Queen, Prince Philip is entitled to a state funeral.
But the Duke of Edinburgh will not be given one as expressed by his own wishes.