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In 1995, the Queen wrote a letter to Prince Charles and Princess Diana urging them to divorce, prompted by separate television interviews where they discussed their unhappy 14-year marriage. They were divorced in 1996, as were Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Despite these very public family problems, the Queen generally remained popular.
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Three videos named respectively: "Elizabeth R," "From Princess To Queen" and "The Queen's Birthday Parade." The first video covers her early life, the second chronicles a year in her life, and the third is a celebration of the Queen's birthday.
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The Queen is said to have a soft spot for the island, as it provided the couple with a quiet place to live normal lives. That period took on greater significance when, in 1952, the Queen's father, King George VI, died unexpectedly, sending the young princess to the throne much earlier than expected and into a life under an intense spotlight.
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For the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981, the Queen wore a magnificent flower brooch, made from the world's largest pink diamond, which has an estimated value today of £3million. Off duty, the Queen wears a Duchess of Cambridge brooch.
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