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Governor General unveils new Canadian Platinum Jubilee emblem

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8th February 2022
The Governor General of Canada has shared a new heraldic emblem for The Queen’s Canadian Platinum Jubilee.  Shared on social media on Monday, 7 February, the new design is described as: “Created and painted by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald, the emblem’s seven-sided shape, seven pearls and seven maple leaves all celebrate the 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign.” …
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A modern way to say congratulations as ancient royal palaces mark the Jubilee on social media

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6th February 2022
In honour of her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen’s historic homes have been taking to social media to send their well-wishes. Historic Royal Palaces have sent their congratulations and shared some trivia about other notable reigns. The organisation manages the Tower of London, formally known as Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, Hillsborough Castle, the…
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Canada's politicians show their support for Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee day

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6th February 2022
Canadian politicians sent their congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on Sunday to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Governor General Mary Simon shared a video statement to YouTube and spoke in English, French and Inuktitut: “This year, we mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. “Growing up in Northern Quebec, my grandmother would show us pictures of The Queen. Her Majesty was…
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Church Leaders pay tribute to The Queen in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee

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6th February 2022
February 6 is a historic day for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking 70 years since she ascended the throne to eventually become the longest reigning monarch in British history. To mark the event, church leaders have been paying tribute to The Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has praised the Queen for her Christian Faith, saying she…
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