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The unexpected double act of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen and Prince Louis

Platinum Jubilee celebrations are well underway now with Trooping of the Colour finishing with an impressive fly-past. While the Royal Air Force’s display in the sky was incredible to watch, another duo stole the show- The Queen and Prince Louis. The four-year-old Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, joined his parents, siblings, grandparents, and…
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Concerns among Jubilee goers about how close they can get to Buckingham Palace for the Platinum celebrations

Crowds are already gathering on the Mall for Trooping the Colour which begins The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in just a few hours time. However, some spectators have expressed concerns about how close people will be able to get to Buckingham Palace where Her Majesty is set to appear twice on the first day of her Platinum Jubilee weekend. Stages built for the celebratory…
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The Queen to take Trooping the Colour salute from the Buckingham Palace balcony

The Queen will take a salute for the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Just hours before the ceremony takes place, it was confirmed that the Monarch won’t be at Horse Guards Parade but will, instead, take a salute from her London residence as troops march past. She will be joined on the balcony by her cousin, the Duke of Kent. The Prince of…
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Millions expected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee as final countdown continues

Millions of people across the UK and the Commonwealth are expected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in the coming days. Final numbers for organised street parties and beacon lighting ceremonies indicate the festivities will be one of the biggest royal events in British history. Over 200,000 local events have been registered with celebrations including Big Jubilee lunches and screenings of…
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