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The Royal Family attends Service of Thanksgiving for Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Family has arrived at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee. The Prince of Wales led the family after The Queen decided ”with reluctance” not to attend having experienced what was described as ”some discomfort” during Trooping the Colour on the first day of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of her…
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Millions expected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee as final countdown continues

Millions of people across the UK and the Commonwealth are expected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in the coming days. Final numbers for organised street parties and beacon lighting ceremonies indicate the festivities will be one of the biggest royal events in British history. Over 200,000 local events have been registered with celebrations including Big Jubilee lunches and screenings of…
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International visitors flock to London for the Platinum Jubilee

The flags are up, the bunting has been hung and royal fans from around the world are now arriving in London for the Platinum Jubilee. For many, the trip is a lifelong dream come true. “I have never been to England, let alone a royal event,” said Kim Compton of Florida. “Given the historical significance of the event, I knew I had to make it over.” Californian Irene…
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The special touch to the "Tree of Trees" outside Buckingham Palace

The outside of Buckingham Palace is getting ready for a concert to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. But if you walk past, you’ll notice a new addition to palace grounds, the “Tree of Trees.” The 21-meter-tall tree was put in place days before it will be illuminated as the principal Platinum Jubilee beacon. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Heatherwick paid special attention to…
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