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Jubilee goers start to camp out in London for best spots as the Platinum celebrations approach

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1st June 2022
People are already camping out on the streets near Buckingham Palace to secure the best spots to see the big events of the Platinum Jubilee when the celebrations get under way. The most eager Jubilee goers were in place over forty eight hours before the first set piece moment of the festivities, Trooping the Colour. Tents were pitched at vantage spots along the Mall by those determined to…
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee cake revealed

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31st May 2022
The official Jubilee cake has been delivered to Buckingham Palace. The five tier delicacy, created by Patisserie Mark Bennett, was revealed just days before the Platinum celebrations get under way. Mark Bennett took to Instagram to show the cake off to the world before…
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Giant Platinum Jubilee celebrations take over some of the UK's most famous places

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31st May 2022
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

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30th May 2022
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

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29th May 2022
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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