British Royals

Beacons lit across the UK and Commonwealth for the Platinum Jubilee

Thousands of beacons have been lit across the UK and Commonwealth to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Lighting bonfires and beacons for major royal events is a tradition that goes back centuries in Britain. As dusk turned to night on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, over 3,500 beacons were lit around the world to mark the milestone. At Edinburgh Castle, the city’s Lord…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of WalesQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen and Prince William to join together to light the Jubilee beacon

The Queen will light the principal Platinum Jubilee beacon from her home at Windsor Castle on Thursday evening, and she’s asked her grandson to attend the beacon lighting at Buckingham Palace on her behalf. Buckingham Palace released new details of the Platinum Jubilee beacons on Wednesday, announcing that The Queen and Prince William will participate in a dual beacon-lighting ceremony from…
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British Royals

Jubilee goers start to camp out in London for best spots as the Platinum celebrations approach

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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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge reviews parade in final showstopping rehearsal for Trooping the Colour

The Duke of Cambridge undertook the Colonel’s Review ahead of Trooping the Colour this week, capping off rehearsals for the kick-off to the Platinum Jubilee weekend. William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, conducted the Colonel’s Review—a final dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour—at Horse Guards Parade in London. The Colonel of the Home Guard regiment that is trooping the…
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