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One big absence tinges the Platinum Jubilee with sadness, as The Queen misses "one familiar laughter"

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2nd June 2022
The Platinum Jubilee is a unique celebration. Enormous crowds were lining the Mall, with people ready and eager to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70th anniversary reigning over the country and Commonwealth.  But “one familiar laughter” was missing. We knew this Platinum Jubilee would mark the first major event of The Queen’s reign without Prince Philip.  And yet, his absence was made…
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The unexpected double act of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen and Prince Louis

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2nd June 2022
Platinum Jubilee celebrations are well underway now with Trooping of the Colour finishing with an impressive fly-past. While the Royal Air Force’s display in the sky was incredible to watch, another duo stole the show- The Queen and Prince Louis. The four-year-old Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, joined his parents, siblings, grandparents, and…
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The Royal Family takes to Buckingham Palace balcony for historic appearance

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2nd June 2022
The Royal Family has taken to the Buckingham Palace balcony for a historic appearance. The royals appeared on the balcony to greet the jubilant crowds gathered to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone. The Queen walked onto the balcony alongside Prince Charles. They were followed by the Cambridge family, the Wessexes and Princess Anne and her husband. Young Prince Louis, 4, stood…
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Prince Charles joins Prince William and Princess Anne on horseback for The Queen's Birthday Parade

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2nd June 2022
The Prince of Wales put his riding skills to the test on Thursday as he followed the carriage procession down The Mall on horseback. Prince Charles was joined by Prince William and Princess Anne, each of them riding from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards. The 73-year-old heir to the throne was riding a horse called George. Alongside him, William was riding Derby, and Princess Anne was aboard…
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