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The Queen takes Trooping the Colour salute from Buckingham Palace balcony for first time

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2nd June 2022
The Queen has taken the salute as Trooping the Colour ended from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The salute at the parade ground was taken by the Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal. Over 1200 military marched down the Mall towards the Palace following the end of the ceremony at Horse Guards. As they approached the royal residence, The Queen…
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Crowds already gathering in London as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations get under way

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2nd June 2022
Tens of thousands of people are already making their way to central London for the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Mall is already filling up with crowds ahead of Trooping the Colour which will see the first appearance by the Royal Family in the weekend of festivities. People camped out overnight, joining some who had been in place for several days to make sure of the best…
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Charles and Camilla get the ultimate TV accolade: their own version of the EastEnders theme

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1st June 2022
When the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall appear on the Jubilee episode of BBC One’s EastEnders, they’ll do so with a special accolade: their episode will receive a special Platinum Jubilee version of the theme song. “We felt it was only right that we marked this extremely momentous episode with a fitting tribute – and what better way than to wish Their Royal…
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Jubilee goers start to camp out in London for best spots as the Platinum celebrations approach

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1st June 2022
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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