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Giant Platinum Jubilee celebrations take over some of the UK's most famous places

One of England’s most historic sites has been taken over by the Platinum Jubilee. Stonehenge was lit up with images of Her Majesty to mark the 70th anniversary of her reign as Jubilee week began in earnest. English Heritage, which cares for the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, chose eight photos of The Queen, one from each decade of her reign, to project on to the stones as her…
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The Unseen Queen: revelations from the Monarch in a poignant telling of Elizabeth II's early years

We weren’t expecting an actual present from the Royal Family for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II but the special programme, The Unseen Queen, felt like something of a gift in itself for anyone interested in her historic reign. The programme, shown on the BBC at the start of the Jubilee week, provided unique access to never before seen footage from the House of Windsor’s private…
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The special nod to her grandfather in one of The Queen's most famous appearances

it’s one of the most famous moments of her reign. Elizabeth II’s walkabout in the City of London as she marked her Silver Jubilee in 1977 has become one of the iconic images of her long rule. And the outfit she chose, in pink, remains one of her best known. However, the coat and hat that made her stand out against the slightly grey skies and the huge crowds wasn’t just eye…
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Meet the corgi about to take a starring role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

His name is PJ and he’s just a few hours old but he’s already set to be one of the big stars of the Platinum Jubilee. For this corgi is the emoji that will spring into life every time Twitter users use the special celebratory hashtags for the anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Over the coming ten days, a string of hashtags will automatically include the corgi with his crown in…
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