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Commonwealth Leaders join the celebrations as The Queen's Platinum Jubilee gets under way

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6th February 2022
The Queen has marked 70 years on the throne and 70 years as Head of the Commonwealth. Leaders and Governor Generals of the Commonwealth nations have been sharing their well-wishes on the Platinum Jubilee.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has released a sombre statement in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee:”Today marks 70 years since The Queen’s accession.
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Blue is the colour for The Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee

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6th February 2022
In the two appearances leading up to her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen has made a strong sartorial choice and worn blue for both of her outings.The Queen has worn the rainbow’s worth of colours throughout her reign, specifically choosing to wear bright colours to make it easier for people to spot her. However, for both of these events, she turned to blue.In pictures released on Friday…
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The Tower of London's Platinum Jubilee preparations take root as the big day approaches

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4th February 2022
The Tower of London is undergoing some serious changes ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, with landscaping work underway.Historic Royal Palaces will be making permanent changes to the moat at the Tower of London. “Superbloom” will see over 20 million wildflower seeds sown in the moat to create a spectacular display of flowers in the heart of…
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Where does The Queen reign?

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3rd February 2022
On Sunday, 6 February, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, 70 years on the throne. While most people associate her with the United Kingdom, she is also The Queen of fourteen other nations.Her Majesty has been The Queen of Canada since she ascended the throne in 1952. She has visited Canada more than any other nation, 27 times. Other than the United Kingdom, Canada is…
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