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Luvverly Jubbly - the souvenirs on sale because they're wrong

Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s ‘jubbly!’ At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee commemorative pieces that just hit the market. Looking to capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers rushed through a series of teacups, mugs and plates that read “To commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II.” Now those pieces are being sold…
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The Duke of Kent supports RAF Regiment on major milestone at Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Kent, as Honorary Air Chief Marshal, has helped the Royal Air Force Regiment celebrate a milestone anniversary.  The Duke watched as the RAF Regiment completed the Changing of the Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace as February got under way. The Queen’s Colour Squadron of the RAF Regiment were on parade to celebrate the regiment’s 80th anniversary. The Queen’s Colour…
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The Church of England's special prayers for The Queen on Platinum Jubilee day

The Church of England has highlighted readings and prayers for services taking place on February 6th 2022, the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne. On its website, the Church has published authorised liturgical material for use this coming Sunday as Elizabeth II marks her Platinum Jubilee. Among the readings suggested are a passage from the Book of Joshua and…
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Up to 10 million people could join UK wide 'thank you' to The Queen

Up to ten million people are expected to join a huge ‘thank you’ taking place on the final day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend. Organisers of national ‘Thank You Day’ have planned the 2022 event to co-incide with the last afternoon of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign in June 2022. And they’re hoping that millions will turn out and…
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