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The Duke of Kent takes leading Platinum Jubilee role as he accompanies The Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

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2nd June 2022
The Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, took a leading role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as he appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony alongside the monarch for Trooping The Colour. Her Majesty did not attend Horse Guards Parade for her birthday parade, instead opting to watch the troops return to the palace. The 96-year-old monarch chose her cousin, the Duke of Kent, to…
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George, Charlotte and Louis join Trooping the Colour carriage procession for first time

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2nd June 2022
Members of the Royal Family have departed Buckingham Palace for Horse Guards in carriages, heading to the Major General’s Office to view Trooping the Colour, the first event of Platinum Jubilee weekend. Earlier this morning Buckingham Palace confirmed which royals will attending the Trooping, with the working royals arriving by carriage, or riding in the procession, as the Prince of Wales…
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Crowds already gathering in London as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations get under way

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2nd June 2022
Tens of thousands of people are already making their way to central London for the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Mall is already filling up with crowds ahead of Trooping the Colour which will see the first appearance by the Royal Family in the weekend of festivities. People camped out overnight, joining some who had been in place for several days to make sure of the best…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Cambridges arrive back in London for Jubilee celebrations

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2nd June 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children have arrived back in London ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Cambridges arrived at Kensington Palace on a helicopter late afternoon on 1 June. Ever the friendly Princess Charlotte was seen waving to onlookers at the Kensington Palace gates as they walked into their London home. The family will take centre stage…
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