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A moment in history remembered as iconic portrait of Queen by groundbreaking photographer reaches special anniversary

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26th February 2022
The Royal Collection Trust is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first iconic portraits taken of the new Queen Elizabeth II by sharing four images of the portrait session. On 26 February 1952, the young queen, just 20 days into her reign, sat for her first official portraits by photographer Dorothy Wilding, which marked the first time a female photographer had ever officially…
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First details revealed on how to apply for Platinum Party at the Palace tickets

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23rd February 2022
The ballot for tickets for the Platinum Party at the Palace will open on February 24th 2022. The concert takes place outside the famous royal residence on June 4th 2022. The event is open to UK residents only. The ballot will stay open for one month and the draw will take place after the closing date. Entries can be made at the special website &#8211…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury plants a tree for the Jubilee

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22nd February 2022
As The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year gets underway, leaders from around the world are marking the momentous occasion. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has planted a tree at Lambeth Palace in honour of the Jubilee. Shared on The Queen’s Green Canopy Twitter account on 21 February 2022, the Archbishop of Canterbury was joined by the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, at Lambeth…
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Magnolia tree marks Jubilee in Knutsford

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22nd February 2022
On 6 February, The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking the first monarch to hit the tremendous milestone. As the nation celebrates her Jubilee, the town of Knutsford is marking the beginning of its own celebration. A commemorative tree was planted to mark the…
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South coast bus decked out in platinum and purple for The Queen's jubilee

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21st February 2022
Two Platinum Jubilee buses have been commissioned to mark The Queen’s historic reign and will go into service in West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. These buses are painted in the purple, platinum and white colour scheme of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations and use the Platinum Jubilee emblem. The first bus will be seen transporting passengers along the 700 route from Brighton to…
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