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Sparkling star jewels in Platinum Jubilee Exhibitions revealed

We are now getting a better idea of the star jewels from Her Majesty’s personal collection that will go on display this year in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The jewels will be on display at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Each display will represent a historic occasion in The Queen’s 70-year reign – the Accession, the Coronation…
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A first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry ahead of The Queen's celebrations

There was a first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry on show in London as rehearsals for Trooping the Colour took place. Photo by Sergeant Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 The Household Division were put through their paces at Horse Guard’s Parade on May 9th 2022 as they prepare for the event which will start the official Platinum celebrations. In charge of the rehearsal was…
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The ruler who has just been overtaken by The Queen

Queen Elizabeth II has just overtaken Johann II of Liechtenstein as the third-longest verified reigning monarch in history. But who exactly is Johann II? Born 5 October 1840 in Elsgrub, Margraviate of Moravia in the Austrian Empire, Johann II was the elder son of Aloys II, Prince of Liechtenstein and Countess Franziska Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau. Johann II ascended to the throne shortly…
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Hitting London for the Jubilee? The trains and buses are ready for you

With less than a month to go until the big Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, royal fans from around the world are kicking their travel plans into high gear — and Transport for London (TFL) has issued its first advice for those travelling to the capital. Of course, the London Underground remains a popular and cost-effective way to travel the city, and the good news for Jubilee weekend…
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