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UK Queen

The Queen is Head of State of the UK and 15 other Commonwealth realms. The elder daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, she was born in 1926 and became Queen at the age of 25, and has reigned through more than five decades of enormous social change and development. The Queen is married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and has four children and eight grandchildren. 

In this section packed full of images and videos, you can find out more about Her Majesty's early life and reign, public life, marriage and family and personal interests.

London, September 10 : Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly been advised to keep distance from the Royal Family’s favourite school after 118 students reported sick with suspected swine flu.

The Monarch was to attend the opening of a new sports hall at Gordonstoun, in ­Morayshire, Scotland, which has educated three generations of royalty.

But the event was delayed so that staff could look after the ill pupils, four of whom were confirmed to be suffering from swine flu.

Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

Queen of the United Kingdom (1952– ) and head of the Commonwealth, born in London, UK, the daughter of George VI. Formerly Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, she was proclaimed queen on 6 February 1952, and crowned on 2 June 1953. Her husband was created Duke of Edinburgh on the eve of their wedding (20 Nov 1947), and styled Prince Philip in 1957. They have three sons, Charles Philip Arthur George (14 Nov 1948), Andrew Albert Christian Edward (19 Feb 1960), and Edward Anthony Richard Louis (10 Mar 1964), and a daughter Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise (15 Aug 1950). Elizabeth’s long and mainly peaceful reign has been marked by vast changes in her people’s lives, in her country’s power, how Britain is viewed abroad, and how the monarchy is regarded and portrayed. When Elizabeth became queen, post-war Britain still had a substantial empire, dominions, and dependencies, most of which achieved independence in the 1950s–1960s. Her reign has seen a revolution in social behaviour and attitudes, and increased prosperity. The 1990s in particular were a problematic period for the royal family. The Windsor Castle fire and the divorces of Prince Charles from Diana, Princess of Wales, and of Prince Andrew from Sarah, Duchess of York, were followed by Diana’s death in a car crash in Paris in 1997. This particular tragedy brought to a head the debate about the monarchy’s role and continued formality. Overall, however, Elizabeth II has provided the nation’s main symbol of continuity, and her many visits to Commonwealth and other countries have won her wide respect. In 2006 she celebrated her 80th birthday with her family at Windsor Castle, and attended various public events to mark the occasion.

UK Jewellery Brands

Handmade crystal jewelry created by Jianhui have always captivated women for their close similarity to nature. A major factor regarding these crystal jewelery is that they are made of exquisite crystals which are unique in their own respect thus making them even more special. There are several jewelry collections under Jianhui London, among these all are unique and much adored by the people around the world for their elegance and beauty.

Some of the collection under Jianhui London are Picnic at Jianhui London, Chelsea Collection, Daisy  collection, Forever Collection, J by Jianhui and Monet collection. Among these, The Picnic at Jianhui collection is based on flowers and fruits which will be an exotic collection of jewelry especially for the summer and are inspired from the Chelsea flower show. Chelsea Collection is designed for women who plays several roles in her life like mother, daughter, wife etc and depict a mix of country and urban life. Daisy collection represents the flower of affection, the collection has many intricate designs of daisy flowers in crystals.

The Forever Rose collection comes in an array of bold colors which is suitable for both spring and summer. Here each and every rose in the jewelry is made of recycled stone, processed individually. The J by Jianhui collection is very unique because it got Jianhui global recognition and depicts his deep love for flowers and nature. The Monet collection depicts Lilies which is designed for women who want to look out in the crowd by the avantgarde pieces of jewelery. The Next Pashmina is a collection made of tiny wooden pieces which can be worn as a jewelry and also as a Pashmina when venturing outside.

The idea of wearing beads and charms has been part of many cultures worldwide for thousands of years. Tapping into the unique human spirit and creativity, Trollbeads began in Denmark in 1976, and were the very first charm beads anywhere in the world. In the late 1990′s this new and artistic jewellery started entering into the UK. But, what exactly are they?

Created by Lise Aagaard, she and her family still own and run the company from Denmark to this day. Trollbeads is an exquisite set of interchangeable jewellery that lets people create their own look. At the heart of this collection are the charm beads themselves. Each Trollbeads charm bead has a special significance, mythical meaning or astrological story behind it.

Trollbeads beads are beautifully crafted from different materials. Some are made from pearl, silver, gold, amber and precious stones. The most popular material for Trollbeads is stunning glass from Italy – made using a technique called lampwork. They make excellent gifts since they’re so unique and each Trollbead has a story to tell – you can give a really personal and significant gift that means something really special. And, once a person is started off they can build their own collection – to create jewellery to suit any mood or occasion.

Swatch Bijoux Jewellery Collection Glamstones  Earrings.  JEJ003

It's evening now, and time for an elegant appearance. Asymmetric rows of transparent white crystals set in polished steel discs are linked in flowing lines of fine steel chain. Like silk made into steel, the slender threads of this family lie close to your body, echoing its slow, sinuous curves and rolling hills, rising and falling with the gentle swell of the sea beneath the sparkling light of the stars. The light falls and scatters from the crystals and the polished surfaces, and the asymmetric balance of these alluring jewels catches the eye, subtle and glamorous at once.