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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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Princess Eugenie and family to start new chapter in Portugal

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30th May 2022
Princess Eugenie and her family are set to start a new chapter in Portugal. Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, has a new job that will take the family to Portugal. He will now work with Mike Meldman, a property tycoon – a business partner of George Clooney. It is understood that Eugenie, Jack and their one-year-old son, August, will split their time between Portugal and the UK.
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: The George IV Diadem

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30th May 2022
For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and has been worn on countless historic occasions.  In 1820, George IV commissioned a diadem for his coronation from Rundell & Bridge for over £8,000…
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