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President Macron and former President Obama lead global tributes for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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2nd June 2022
French President Emmanuel Macron and former US President Barack Obama have led the tributes that poured in for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.  In a video message, which he published on his social media accounts, President Macron praised the Queen for being one of the “very few constants at the international level”. He said: “Through these transformations, your devotion to…
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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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Royal Family procession for Trooping the Colour confirmed

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2nd June 2022
Buckingham Palace has confirmed which members of the Royal Family will be taking part in the Trooping of the Colour today. Trooping is a historic event that dates back to King George III’s reign, and it stands as the official birthday of the Sovereign each year. It is typically held on the second Saturday of June but has been moved to be a part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It…
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The Queen arrives back in Windsor as she prepares for the four day Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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31st May 2022
The Queen arrived back at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon – just a couple of days before the Platinum Jubilee celebrations are set to officially begin. Her Majesty has spent the past few days at Balmoral Castle in Scotland where she was resting ahead of the national celebrations. It is unknown what engagements the 96-year-old monarch will undertake over the four days of…
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